Sense of Style: The Thinking Person s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century The

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The bestselling author of The Language Instinct deploys his gift for explaining difficult ideas in a short and entertaining writing guide for the 21st century

Bad writing can't be blamed on the Internet, or on 'the kids today'. Good writing has always been hard- a performance requiring pretense, empathy, and a drive for coherence. In The Sense of Style, cognitive scientist and linguist Steven Pinker uses the latest scientific insights to bring us a style and usage guide for the 21st century. Can we distinguish the myths about language from rules that enhance clarity and grace? As Pinker shows, everyone can improve their mastery of writing and their appreciation of the art (yes, 'their').

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780241957714
Published: September 2015

Number of pages: 368
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 21 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd