Book Description
An invaluable companion for communication
This new, expanded eighth edition of the best-selling guide to style is based on The Economist's own house style manual, and is a boon for everyone who wants to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which The Economistis renowned. As the introduction says, "clarity of writing usually follows clarity of thought."
The Style Guide gives general advice on writing, points out common errors and clichés, offers guidance on consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations and capital letters, and contains an exhaustive range of reference material—covering everything from accountancy ratios and stock market indices to laws of nature and science.
JA Majors Book Info
Guide providing general advice on writing; the proper use of punctuation, abbreviations, and capital letters; and points out common errors and cliches. Contains a range of reference material, covering everything from accountancy ratios to stock market indices. For anyone who writes reports, articles, books, or letters. Previous edition: c2001.
