Newman is not an advocate for standard english for its own sake, and he is not against the natural evolution of language. Few things concentrate the mind more efficiently than the necessity of saying what you mean. Newmans attitudes toward contemporary language basically, that. If you enjoy the topic, you may laugh out loud as i did at his choice of examples.
Edwin harold newman, american broadcast journalist born jan. Ye prisoners of jargon, and edwin newman s strictly speaking are responses to the effects of political events on english as written and spoken in this. Publication date 1975 topics english language, sociolinguistics publisher new york. In answer to the subtitle, the familiar nbc newsman declares, my wellthoughtout mature judgment is that it will. 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. Hes an advocate of what might be called the free market. 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 writes marty davis in response to a wire story she sent him about a robber characterized as an unmasked man. Edwin harold newman january 25, 1919 august, 2010 was an american newscaster, journalist, and author. All books are well wrapped and most are shipped in boxes.
Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Newman, the author of four books on language, wrote strictly speaking in part as a response to the constant, cloudy stream of doubletalk. 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. Strictly speaking contains the most scholarly discussion ever. After his retirement, newman portrayed himself on various television programs. Edwin newman s understated, good natured, and witty commentary makes for an enjoyable look at english gone awry. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. 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. Payment must be received within 3 days of the end of the auction. A civil tongue accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20101116 16.
There is some wear at the head of the spine and at some edges and corners of the cover. This auction is for two preread paperbacks written by edwin newman these books are in good condition. Originally published in 1974 and 1976 by bobbsmerrill, indianapolis as 2 separate works includes index strictly speaking. Edwin newman is the author of strictly speaking and a civil tongue. In what amounts to an act of public service, transaction publishers. This book is not a scholarly criticism of the english language nor an insufferable rant on its decline.
Grammar, grammars, and the teaching of grammar 107 ham, h. A civil tongue is an amusing book on language by former nbc news correspondent edwin newman, the sequel to his strictly speaking. 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. Newman is not against the evolution of english, nor is he a proponent of standard english for its own sake. As we will see, english has expanded from having a few speakers in one area. Defense of the indefensible news the harvard crimson. Edwin newman, defender of good english, dead at 91 written by jack kenny. Wyllie reported on a threeyear experiment in new zea land, comparing the relative effectiveness at the high school level of instruction. Though strictly speaking any of the peoples native to the continent are asians, in.
Newman also, however, displayed a highly developed sense of humor, recognizing that a world without mistakes would be less fun. Not only because at 6 feet 2 itches he is one of the. After beginning his career with the wire services and serving in the u. Ed newman scholar, wit, raconteur, and stylisthas written a brilliant, curmudgeonly book. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Here, in his first book, these qualities are joined. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. 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. Edwin newman to the defense of english the new york times.
Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Newman s wry eye focuses on the sorry state of the english language as a reflection of the sad state of american society. Near fine in original clothbacked boards and very good pictorial dust jacket, somewhat chipped and worn. Newsman edwin newman arrives for the nbc 75th anniversary celebration in new yorks rockefeller center on may 5, 2002. Newman focuses on the sorry state of the english language as a reflection of the sorry state of the society. Strictly speaking, by journalist and tv anchorman edwin newman isbn 0446801062, subtitled will america be the death of english. Will america be the death of english, by edwin newman, revd by marvin kitman. Admiring colleagues have called edwin newman an antipollutant, sensibly sardonic, a rare bird, a genial intellect, a man nobody is going to fool anywhere, anytime, anyway. 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. Navy during world war ii, newman worked in radio for cbs news. Edwin newman was a plump, somewhat rumpled tv newsman remembered for his folksy, tough but fair demeanor. It was first published in the 70s, and i read it in probably 1977 or 78, when i was in high school. 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.
He was also a syndicated columnist, and the author of strictly speaking and a civil tongue, books prescribing correct use of the english language. Adopting the persona of the captious, dogmatic, high school instructor, newman takes on the linguistic practices of the english speaking world. In his book, strictly speaking, these qualities are joined. It brings you face to face with what you are talking about, what you are actually proposing. Politicians, newspapers, government officials, businessmen, sportscasters, social scientists, travel ads, and restaurant. Strictly speaking will america be the death of english. The american heritage guide to contemporary usage and style. It gets you away from the catch phrases that not merely. Strictly speaking, by journalist and tv anchorman edwin newman isbn 0446 801062, subtitled will america be the death of english. Strictly speakinga civil tonguecomplete in one volume newman, edwin on. Edwin newman, author, strictly speaking and a civil tongue. Speaking he asks the question,will america be the death of english. Edwin newman is talking about peculiarities of sports commentary. Strictly speaking is subtitled will america be the death of english.
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