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Edwin Newman (1919–2010)

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Edwin Newman was a longtime correspondent for NBC News. He has been the host for both Speaking Freely and Today and his other books include A Civil Tongue and Your Public Best.

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Gangbare naam
Newman, Edwin
Officiële naam
Newman, Edwin Harold
Geboortedatum
1919-01-25
Overlijdensdatum
2010-08-13
Geslacht
male
Nationaliteit
USA
Geboorteplaats
New York, New York, USA
Plaats van overlijden
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Opleiding
University of Wisconsin
Beroepen
journalist
broadcaster
Organisaties
NBC

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laplantelibrary | 3 andere besprekingen | Mar 14, 2022 |
The best thing about this book was that it is short. The author writes poorly and comes across as terribly conceited, which makes what he is trying to say particularly amusing.
 
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JBarringer | 5 andere besprekingen | Dec 30, 2017 |
A pleasantly written guide to the history of English, and how to deploy it effectively. Certainly recommended for those aspiring to professionalism.
 
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DinadansFriend | 3 andere besprekingen | Apr 27, 2014 |
It's a true pleasure to be reminded that there was a time when somone knew the difference between "less" and "fewer" - and cared. Witty, funny, and at times downright acerbic, Newman skewers those who abuse the language once known as English. And, although his title specifies America, he doesn't spare our brothers over the pond, either, turning his wit to various ways that the English mangle English, as well. He soon tires of that, and returns home, with a wide ranging look at pop culture, theatre, sports, and politics. The media come in for a fair share, as well. I'm afraid to recommend it to many modern readers, since he often throws the misuse out there without explanation, expecting his readers will be learned enough to catch the horrors, but common usage has become so degraded these days, I'm afraid many may not.… (meer)
 
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Populariteit
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½ 3.4
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ISBNs
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