English Language Usage
1997-02-16T20:59:13-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYzRjXC8xOTk3MDIxNjIxMDUwNzAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Participants in a panel hosted by Random House Publishing discussed the current uses and abuses of the English language. They shared stories about the importance of word choice and the ease of miscommunication. They also took questions from the audience. This event was held in conjunction with the publication of William F. Buckley’s new book, The Right Word.
Participants in a panel hosted by Random House Publishing discussed the current uses and abuses of the English language. They shared stories… read more
Participants in a panel hosted by Random House Publishing discussed the current uses and abuses of the English language. They shared stories about the importance of word choice and the ease of miscommunication. They also took questions from the audience. This event was held in conjunction with the publication of William F. Buckley’s new book, The Right Word. close
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- Jesse Sheidlower Editor Random House
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