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An Introduction to English Grammar
Gerald C. Nelson
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Description for An Introduction to English Grammar
Paperback. Num Pages: 350 pages, 16 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; CFK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 536.
An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book (`The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part (`The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems, in developing a clear writing style, and in mastering punctuation and spelling. A whole chapter, `English in Use', is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types, including emails, Facebook pages, and `tweets'. It also looks at the special grammatical features ... Read more
An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book (`The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part (`The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems, in developing a clear writing style, and in mastering punctuation and spelling. A whole chapter, `English in Use', is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types, including emails, Facebook pages, and `tweets'. It also looks at the special grammatical features ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
553g
Number of Pages
350
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138855496
SKU
V9781138855496
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Gerald C. Nelson
Gerald Nelson is Professor of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His publications include English: An Essential Grammar, 2nd edition (Routledge, 2010) and Internet Grammar of English, Survey of English Usage, University College London (1998). The late Sidney Greenbaum was Director of the Survey of English Usage and formerly Quain Professor of English ... Read more
Reviews for An Introduction to English Grammar
'This 4th edition of 'An Introduction to English Grammar', first published almost a quarter of a century ago, is testimony to the book's enduring appeal. Gerald Nelson has managed to improve the attractiveness of this already successful textbook. Students will welcome the lucid and accessible style, the detailed demonstration of how the grammatical concepts presented are relevant to issues ... Read more