Most of what you were taught about language in school is wrong, and what's right mostly isn't right for the reasons you thought. James Harbeck has an MA in linguistics, a PhD in theatre, and more than 25 years of experience as an editor. For over two decades he has been writing and giving presentations about the English language to groups such as Editors Canada and ACES, the Society for Editing. This book brings together eight of his most popular presentations about English history, grammar, and more, revised in a form suitable for quiet and solitary environments.
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978-1-304-23350-9 (9781304233509)
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James Harbeck's previous books include Songs of Love and Grammar, Confessions of a Word Lush, and 12 Gifts for Writers. He has been published on many sites, including TheWeek.com, BBC.com, and Slate.com. His blog is sesquiotic.com and his YouTube channel is youtube.com/@sesquiotic. He is also co-founder and co-editor of (and a heavy contributor to) the group blog Strong Language.
Introduction
A Language in Motion
When Does Wrong Become Right?
When to Use Bad English
Smash All teh Rulez
What Flavour of English Do You Want?
Sounding Like the "Right Sort"
The Secret Set of Extra-Tasty Words
A Hidden Gender?
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