Making a Point
€ 15,00
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9781781253519 |
|---|---|
| Autores | David Crystal |
| Editora | Profile Books Ltd |
| Formato | Capa mole |
| Número de páginas | 400 |
| Peso (kg) | 0,274 |
| Data de Publicação | 01/09/2016 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 14,15 |
| Imposto | € 0,85 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 15,00 |
| Disponibilidade | 3 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
This ''engaging history of punctuation'' (Wall Street Journal) is not only the first history of its kind, but a complete guide on how to use English punctuation.Behind every punctuation mark lies a thousand stories. The punctuation of English, marked with occasional rationality, is founded on arbitrariness and littered with oddities. For a system of a few dozen marks it generates a disproportionate degree of uncertainty and passion, inspiring organisations like the Apostrophe Protection Society and sending enthusiasts, correction-pens in hand, in a crusade against error.Professor Crystal leads us through this minefield with characteristic wit, clarity and commonsense. He gives a fascinating account of the origin and progress of every kind of punctuation mark over one and a half millennia, and he offers sound advice on how punctuation may be used to meet the needs of every occasion and context.