Synopses & Reviews
This revised and expanded ninth edition is based on
The Economist's own house style manual and is a boon for everyone who wants to communicate with the clarity, style, and precision for which
The Economist is renowned.
As the introduction says, "clarity of writing usually follows clarity of thought." The Style Guide gives general advice on writing, points out common errors and clichés, offers guidance on consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations, and capital letters and contains an exhaustive range of reference material—covering everything from accountancy ratios and stock market indices to laws of nature and science.
Review
“
The Economist Style Guide is
packed with good sense.”
—The Observer
“All manner of excellent advice, steering effortlessly down the narrow path between purism and pedantry.”
—Daily Express
"Think of this book as a doctor for writers. If you are responsible for writing anything for your business from a flyer to a 100-page report, from a two-minute sales pitch to an after-dinner speech, then I cannot recommend this book too highly."
—BetterBusiness
"Hone your written skills with the aid of this invaluable guide."
—Good Book Guide
Review
“Indispensable. The best guide of its type.”—Bill Bryson
"This is one of the most erudite, understated and witty companions to the journalist's trade that I know."
-Michael Williams, Independent on Sunday
"Entertaining and useful."
-Jeremy Lewis, The Author
Synopsis
An essential tool for those who seek to write with the clarity, style, and precision for which The Economist is renowned. This greatly expanded ninth edition gives advice on effective writing, points out common errors and cliches, offers guidance on consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations, and capital letters, and contains a comprehensive range of reference material?covering everything from accountancy ratios and stock market indices to laws of nature and science. There have been more than a half million copies sold worldwide of previous edtions.
Synopsis
An essential tool for those who seek to write with the clarity, style, and precision for which "The Economist" is renowned, this greatly expanded ninth edition gives advice on effective writing, points out common errors and clichs, and offers guidance on consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations, and capital letters.
About the Author
The Economist is one of the world's most notable magazines. Circulation in the United States and Canada is now more than 700,000 weekly.
Table of Contents
Prreface.
Introduction.
A note on editing.
Part 1. The essence of style.
Part 2. American and British English.
Part 3. Useful reference.
Index.