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The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

By Steven Pinker

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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').

Product code: 9780241957714

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ISBN 9780241957714
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) H196xW130xS30
No. Of Pages 368
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd

What is the secret of good prose? Does writing well even matter in an age of instant communication? Should we care? This book tells about the modern art of writing, and shows us why we all need a sense of style.