There is some wear at the head of the spine and at some edges and corners of the cover. Navy during world war ii, newman worked in radio for cbs news. Grammar, grammars, and the teaching of grammar 107 ham, h. In his book, strictly speaking, these qualities are joined. After beginning his career with the wire services and serving in the u. Here, newman deals with the ridiculous and irresponsible use of english. Wyllie reported on a threeyear experiment in new zea land, comparing the relative effectiveness at the high school level of instruction. Edwin newman, defender of good english, dead at 91 written by jack kenny. The book is entertaining and instructive in the vein of such classics as george orwells politics and the english language and mark twains fenimore coopers literary offenses. Originally published in 1974 and 1976 by bobbsmerrill, indianapolis as 2 separate works includes index strictly speaking. Publication date 1975 topics english language, sociolinguistics publisher new york.
Newmans attitudes toward contemporary language basically, that. Ed newman scholar, wit, raconteur, and stylisthas written a brilliant, curmudgeonly book. In the book newman skillfully skinned contemporary written and spoken english, pointing out how the language of shakespeare had degenerated at the hands of business and politicians, becoming choked with. He was also a syndicated columnist, and the author of strictly speaking and a civil tongue, books prescribing correct use of the english language. Strictly speaking will america be the death of english. Strictly speaking is subtitled will america be the death of english. A civil tongue is an amusing book on language by former nbc news correspondent edwin newman, the sequel to his strictly speaking. Milton friedman is a professor of economics at the university of chicago, he is one of the best known and influential economists in the world.
Edwin newman is the author of strictly speaking and a civil tongue. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Newman focuses on the sorry state of the english language as a reflection of the sorry state of the society. Strictly speakinga civil tonguecomplete in one volume newman, edwin on. By donald demarco strictly speaking is the title of edwin newman s defense of the english language against various assaults coming from politicians, journalists, and other linguistic vandals. Strictly speaking, by journalist and tv anchorman edwin newman isbn 0446 801062, subtitled will america be the death of english. Not only because at 6 feet 2 itches he is one of the. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Edwin newman to the defense of english the new york times. Newman is not against the evolution of english, nor is he a proponent of standard english for its own sake. It was first published in the 70s, and i read it in probably 1977 or 78, when i was in high school.
Strictly speaking contains the most scholarly discussion ever. Newman is not an advocate for standard english for its own sake, and he is not against the natural evolution of language. Though strictly speaking any of the peoples native to the continent are asians, in. It brings you face to face with what you are talking about, what you are actually proposing. Newman also, however, displayed a highly developed sense of humor, recognizing that a world without mistakes would be less fun. I dont think she would have appreciated strictly speaking by edwin newman. New york ap edwin newman, who brought literacy, wit and energy to nbc newscasts for more than three decades, and battled linguistic pretense and clutter in his best sellers strictly speaking.
In what amounts to an act of public service, transaction publishers. As we will see, english has expanded from having a few speakers in one area. Payment must be received within 3 days of the end of the auction. Speaking he asks the question,will america be the death of english. Edwin newman is talking about peculiarities of sports commentary. Best sellers like tv newsman edwin newman s strictly speaking 1974 and a civil tongue 1975, along with film and broadway critic john simons paradigms lost 1980, have been followed by an array of more recent prescriptive massmarket guides for the grammatically unwashed, perhaps most entertaining among them, lynne trusss popular eats.
A civil tongue accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20101116 16. In answer to the subtitle, the familiar nbc newsman declares, my wellthoughtout mature judgment is that it will. Strictly speaking, by journalist and tv anchorman edwin newman isbn 0446801062, subtitled will america be the death of english. Politicians, newspapers, government officials, businessmen, sportscasters, social scientists, travel ads, and restaurant. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Near fine in original clothbacked boards and very good pictorial dust jacket, somewhat chipped and worn. Edwin newman writes marty davis in response to a wire story she sent him about a robber characterized as an unmasked man. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. If you enjoy the topic, you may laugh out loud as i did at his choice of examples. After his retirement, newman portrayed himself on various television programs. It gets you away from the catch phrases that not merely. Edwin harold newman, american broadcast journalist born jan. New york edwin newman who brought literacy, wit and energy to nbc newscasts for more than three decades, and battled linguistic pretense and clutter in the bestsellers strictly speaking and a. Review it is incumbent upon every individual to read strictly speaking at this point in time and in the context of where we are trending word wise.
This book is not a scholarly criticism of the english language nor an insufferable rant on its decline. All books are well wrapped and most are shipped in boxes. Here, in his first book, these qualities are joined. Edwin newman was a plump, somewhat rumpled tv newsman remembered for his folksy, tough but fair demeanor. Edwin harold newman january 25, 1919 august, 2010 was an american newscaster, journalist, and author. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Few things concentrate the mind more efficiently than the necessity of saying what you mean.
Hes an advocate of what might be called the free market. Edwin newman s understated, good natured, and witty commentary makes for an enjoyable look at english gone awry. Adopting the persona of the captious, dogmatic, high school instructor, newman takes on the linguistic practices of the english speaking world. Newsman edwin newman arrives for the nbc 75th anniversary celebration in new yorks rockefeller center on may 5, 2002. Defense of the indefensible news the harvard crimson. Edwin newman, author, strictly speaking and a civil tongue. Will america be the death of english, by edwin newman, revd by marvin kitman. The american heritage guide to contemporary usage and style. Newman s wry eye focuses on the sorry state of the english language as a reflection of the sad state of american society. Accordingly, although his bestsellers strictly speaking and its sequel, a civil tongue 1976 relentlessly attack stiff and bloated language, foibles, and other forms of verbal vandalism, they do so enjoyably in. This auction is for two preread paperbacks written by edwin newman these books are in good condition.
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