The Banned List

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Communication, Linguistics, Reference
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Author: John Rentoul ISBN: 9781907642418
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Publication: June 1, 2012
Imprint: Elliott & Thompson Language: English
Author: John Rentoul
ISBN: 9781907642418
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Publication: June 1, 2012
Imprint: Elliott & Thompson
Language: English

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.

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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.

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