The Columbia guide to standard American English /

Wilson, Kenneth George, -1923

The Columbia guide to standard American English / Kenneth G. Wilson. - New York : Columbia University Press, c1993. - xv, 482 p. 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [477]-482).

Here is a reliable and readable guide to effective writing for the America of today. Wilson's guide is unique in presenting a systematic, comprehensive view of language as determined by context. Provides a simple chart of contexts and explains in which contexts a particular usage is appropriate. A to Z format."www.shelfari.com"

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Americanisms
English language
English language--United States

PE 2835 / .W694 1993