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English at Large.
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Long, Michael D. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1994
Reviews and discusses Bill Bryson's book "The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way" and recommends it as enjoyable scholarly book for communication professionals who want to learn about the English language or refresh their knowledge of it. (SR)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, English, Language Attitudes, Language Role
All Toothpastes Are Equal (=Best): William Lutz's "Doublespeak" (Resources and Reviews).
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Hasselriis, Peter – English Journal, 1991
Reviews William Lutz's book "Doublespeak: From 'Revenue Enhancement' to 'Terminal Living'--How Government, Business, Advertisers, and Others Use Language to Deceive You." (KEH)
Descriptors: Advertising, Book Reviews, Communication (Thought Transfer), Government (Administrative Body)