A manifesto for clear writing and an indictment of the damage done to the English language by the use of jargon John Rentoul examines how poor writing and a reliance on jargon have damaged our ability to communicate with each other and makes the case for the use of clear English. He addresses the verbification of nouns, the use of waffle to pad out a simple statement, and the importing of business jargon into everyday situations.
Unashamedly polemical in tone, his essay condemning contemporary linguistic atrocities is the perfect read for anyone who has ever had the misfortune to read a public policy report on key deliverables or a newspaper article about the latest game-changer.
| ISBN: | 9781907642425 |
| Publication date: | 20th October 2011 |
| Author: | John Rentoul |
| Publisher: | Elliott & Thompson |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 109 pages |
| Genres: |
Language: history and general works |
A manifesto for clear writing and an indictment of the damage done to the English language by the use of jargon John Rentoul examines how poor writing and a reliance on jargon have damaged our ability to communicate with each other and makes the case for the use of clear English. He addresses the verbification of nouns, the use of waffle to pad out a simple statement, and the importing of business jargon into everyday situations.
The Banned List features in the following genres: Language: history and general works
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The Banned List was written by John Rentoul and published by Elliott & Thompson
The Banned List has 109 pages
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