That or Which, and Why: A Usage Guide for Thoughtful Writers and Editors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415977265)

That or Which, and Why is an insightful and witty guide to writing. Based on Evan Jenkins's long-running column 'Language Corner' in Columbia Journalism Review, the book is compiled of brief, alphabetically arranged entries on approximately 200 major writing stumbling blocks, from the wonderful world of 'that' and 'which' to trickier terrain like the correct usage of common idiomatic expressions.

Working from his experiences as a newsroom editor and teacher, Jenkins' humorous tone puts the reader at ease, unlike many of the writing and usage guides out there that are off-putting in their rigidity and dogmatism. He takes the 'we're-all-in-this-together' approach to teaching better writing - maintaining a light tone throughout the book and emphasizing flexibility and easy-to-use guidelines rather than delivering orders from Grammar-on-high.

Author: Evan Jenkins
ISBN-10: 0415977266
ISBN-13: 9780415977265
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 02/26/2007
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.27h x 6.52w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 254