Lost For Words
The Mangling and Manipulating of the English Language
$39.96
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
11 August 2005
Summary
From empty cliche to meaningless jargon, dangling participle to sentences without verbs, the English language is reeling. It is under attack from all sides. Politicians dupe us with deliberately evasive language. Bosses worry about impacting the bottom line while they think out of the box. Academics talk obscure mumbo jumbo. Journalists and broadcasters, who should know better, lazily collaborate.
John Humphrys wittily and powerfully exposes the depths to which our beautiful language …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340836590 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0340836598 |
| Author: | John Humphrys |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 11 August 2005 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
‘You will have fun with this book’
Humphrys is passionate about language - and very funny too - Rod Liddle
Greatly enjoyable - Simon Hoggart, Guardianfor all those who care about the English language - Ann Widdecombe, New StatesmanIt is always exhilarating to read a book which says what so many of us think - Jonathan Keates, SpectatorTimely and lively - Sunday TelegraphLet us be very clear about this from the start: John Humphrys is a Good Thing - Evening Standardthe Jack Russell of the Today programme has now chosen to take some well aimed snaps at solecism, jargon, cliche and weasel words… It is always exhilarating to read a book which says what so many of us think - SpectatorI commend Citizen Humphrys - Daily MailAbout The Author
John Humphrys
John Humphrys has reported from all over the world for the BBC and presented its frontline news programmes on both radio and television in a journalistic career spanning forty-five years. He has won a string of national awards and been described as a ‘national treasure’ - all of which he attributes to longevity and luck. He presents Radio 4’s Today programme and BBC2’s Mastermind.
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