Weeds in the Garden of Words: Further Observations on the Tangled History of the English Language

Weeds in the Garden of Words: Further Observations on the Tangled History of the English Language
Kate Burridge (Auteur)

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'… for those who failed to brush up their grammar, hope is at hand from a new book that celebrates slang and poor punctuation.' The Independent

'… not all change is good. Burridge is quick to criticise 'evil weed' words, such as dishonest euphemisms that try to sound neutral when really they are negative, such as friendly fire and downsize.' BBC News Magazine

'… the fact that a book can stimulate such debate is proof positive that the English language is a rude and robust health. We should all celebrate that.' Daily Express