If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, withing 24 hours on weekdays.
Customer service
All questions about your order, return and delivery must be sent to our customer service team by e-mail at yourstore@yourdomain.com
Sale & Press
If you are interested in selling our products, need more information about our brand or wish to make a collaboration, please contact us at press@yourdomain.com
Help
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, withing 24 hours on weekdays.
Customer service
All questions about your order, return and delivery must be sent to our customer service team by e-mail at yourstore@yourdomain.com
Sale & Press
If you are interested in selling our products, need more information about our brand or wish to make a collaboration, please contact us at press@yourdomain.com
Riddle: Why is a telescope like a bad excuse? Answer: Because anyone can see through it.The authors of this book would like to help anyone but particularly students of English to see through language, whether as the instrument of perception or as the evasive code. They write about texts, and the making of texts, and how texts are made to carry various kinds of meaning; and the topics they choose to write about range from the lexicon of car maintenance manuals to the role of grammatical modality in literary criticism. Their aim is to help students who may have little experience of linguistic studies to develop the articulate awareness of language that may subsequently be of service to them.The book has something to say about aesthetics, but it is not addressed to aesthetes; and much to say about the functions of language. One of its aims is to be of value to students and teachers of English by providing close and extensive readings of nonliterary as well as literary texts. It is thus a demonstration of techniques and themes in stylistics, but it also has claims as a manual of selfdefence for citizens beset by the salesmanship of words. Above all, it is concerned with creativeness, particularly as developed through the complementary processes of textual analysis and textual composition. The programme of exercises with which the book concludes is designed to enhance not only the students understanding of various types of text, but also the ability to turn perception into productivity through the process of writing.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
I was really looking forward to 'Seeing Through Language', but it didn't quite meet my expectations. The content is solid, but I was hoping for a more interactive approach. It’s good but may not suit everyone’s style of learning.
E
Elena Martinez
Great for understanding writing styles
This guide is fantastic for getting a grasp on different English writing styles. I found the explanations to be very clear and engaging. Definitely a worthwhile read for anyone looking to refine their writing!
S
Sophia Tran
Insightful Guide for Writers
I picked up 'Seeing Through Language' to improve my writing skills, and it didn't disappoint! The various styles discussed are explained clearly, making it a useful reference for both beginners and seasoned writers. It's become my go-to resource!
M
Marcus Chen
A bit too academic for my taste
While 'Seeing Through Language' has some great insights, it felt overly academic in parts. I was hoping for more practical examples to apply to my writing. Still, it covers a lot of ground on different writing styles.
For MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) violations and Intellectual Property (IP) or Trademark concerns, please contact:
support@ergodebooks.com
⚠️ California Proposition 65 Warning: Some products sold on this website may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
