Oxford A-Z of English Usage (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Readers and writers of all levels will find the Oxford A-Z of English Usage essential. Based on Oxford's world-leading dictionary research programmes and contemporary language monitoring, and giving examples of real usage, this book provides the essential information about usage and correct English that is needed in practical, everyday situations. Arranged in A-Z sequence, it contains over 680 entries on issues of spelling, grammar, meaning and PC language that confuse people (e.g. licence / license; learning difficulties / mental handicap; fewer / less). In addition, there are more than 20 special feature articles on specific topics such as hyphenation or the use of Latin plurals, as well as commonly confused terms like Britain, Great Britain, the British Isles, England. With a fresh page design, the Oxford A-Z of English Usage gives the reader immediate and easy access to answers, by means of clear and coherent explanations and illustrations. It will prove the first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with usage questions.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	August 2013
Editors:	Jeremy Butterfield
Dimensions:	171 x 111 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	195
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-965245-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Usage guides
LSN:	0-19-965245-7
Barcode:	9780199652457

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