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About the author ann wroe is the obituaries editor of the economist. So think what you want to say, then say it as simply as possible thats the thinking that underpins this muchloved guide, and the mantra for anyone wanting to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which the economist is renowned the economist style guide guides the reader through the pleasures and pitfalls of english usage. About the economist with a growing global circulation now more than 1. Some readers may be confused about the whereabouts of the economists style guide, which was online until several days ago. The economists internal style book now an online guide, rather than a book does this and a bit more. Have you ever wondered or worried about which was correct. The economist style guide 12th edition the economist store. An authoritative reference on clear, concise writing. We have recently migrated to a new contentmanagement system. Bagehot the life and times of the greatest victorian.
A style guide or style manual is a set of standards for the writing and design of documents, either for general use or for a specific publication, organization or field. Now in its 10th edition, the book was first published in 1986. The economist style guide by the economist, hardcover. Insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology, books and arts. Five ways to write like the economist legal writing pro. That is mainly what this style guide is designed to promote.
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There are many ways at looking at book writing styles. And yes, i am pretty sure the economist style guide is primarily aimed at writers of articles. Only on two scores can the economist hope to outdo its rivals consistently. If you still havent read it the book, not necessarily my article, youre missing out. Perhaps the most practical method of looking at book manuscripts is with a. Why keeping the economists style guide up to date is a battle. Spiralbound book, updated each spring 2019 ap stylebook. The book delights because it demonstratesclearly, persuasively, enjoyablythe importance of paying attention to rules and rhythms in ones writing. Elegant prose is nice, but clarity is the only style that is relevant for our.
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