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With More Than A Thousand New Entries And More Than 2,300 Wordfrequency Ratios, The Magisterial Fourth Edition Of This Booknow Renamed Garner'S Modern English Usage (Gmeu)Reflects Usage Lexicography At Its Finest. Garner Explains The Nuances Of Grammar And Vocabulary With Thoroughness, Finesse, And Wit. He Discourages Whatever Is Slovenly, Pretentious, Or Pedantic.Gmeu Is The Liveliest And Most Compulsively Readable Reference Work For Writers Of Our Time. It Delights While Providing Instruction On Skillful, Persuasive, And Vivid Writing. Garner Liberates English From Two Extremes: Both From The Hidebound 'Purists' Who Mistakenly Believe That Split Infinitives And Sentenceending Prepositions Are Malfeasances And From The Linguistic Relativists Who Believe That Whatever People Say Or Write Must Necessarily Be Accepted.The Judgments Here Are Backed Up Not Just By A Lifetime Of Study But Also By An Empirical Grounding In The Largest Linguistic Corpus Ever Available. In This Fourth Edition, Garner Has Made Extensive Use Of Corpus Linguistics To Include Ratios Of Standard Terms As Compared Against Variants In Modern Print Sources. No Other Resource Provides As Comprehensive, Reliable, And Empirical A Guide To Current English Usage.For All Concerned With Writing And Editing, Gmeu Will Prove Invaluable As A Desk Reference. Garner Illustrates With Actual Examples, Cited With Chapter And Verse, All The Linguistic Blunders That Modern Writers And Speakers Are Prone To, Whether In Word Choice, Syntax, Phrasing, Punctuation, Or Pronunciation. No Matter How Knowledgeable You May Already Be, You'Re Sure To Learn From Every Single Page Of This Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Garner's Modern English Usage about? A: Garner's Modern English Usage is a comprehensive reference book that explores the nuances of grammar and vocabulary, providing guidance on skillful and persuasive writing. The fourth edition features over a thousand new entries and more than 2,300 word-frequency ratios, reflecting contemporary usage.
- Q: Who is the author of Garner's Modern English Usage? A: The author of Garner's Modern English Usage is Bryan Garner, a well-known legal scholar and expert in English language and grammar.
- Q: How many pages does Garner's Modern English Usage have? A: The book contains 1120 pages, making it a substantial resource for writers and editors.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of Garner's Modern English Usage is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a professional look.
- Q: Is Garner's Modern English Usage suitable for beginners? A: While Garner's Modern English Usage is beneficial for writers at all levels, its detailed explanations and examples may be particularly useful for those with some familiarity with grammar and writing.
- Q: When was the fourth edition of Garner's Modern English Usage published? A: The fourth edition of Garner's Modern English Usage was published on April 8, 2016.
- Q: What topics does Garner's Modern English Usage cover? A: The book covers a wide range of topics related to grammar, vocabulary, syntax, punctuation, and common linguistic blunders, providing thorough explanations and real-world examples.
- Q: How is Garner's Modern English Usage different from other grammar books? A: Garner's Modern English Usage combines empirical research with practical guidance, utilizing corpus linguistics to offer ratios of standard terms versus variants, making it a more comprehensive and reliable resource.
- Q: Can I use Garner's Modern English Usage for editing work? A: Yes, Garner's Modern English Usage is an invaluable desk reference for editors, helping to clarify usage issues and enhance the quality of written content.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that the book has been well-maintained and is suitable for reading and reference.