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The Sense of Style offers writers a comprehensive manual for crafting effective English prose. Drawing on current scholarship in linguistics, cognitive science, and related disciplines, it provides clear guidelines and practical advice on grammar, style, rhetoric, and composition. The book serves as a modern reference for anyone seeking to improve their writing skills across a variety of contexts.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Steven Pinker
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