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The Sense of Style

Steven Pinker

Published 2014

"Pinker has a lot of ideas and sometimes controversial opinions about writing and in this entertaining and instructive book he rethinks the usage guide for the 21st century. Don't blame the internet, he says, good writing has always been hard.

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A modern, practical guide to improving writing style, offering clear advice and rethinking traditional usage rules for the 21st century.

Read this if

  • You want to improve your clarity and precision in writing.
  • You seek a contemporary take on grammar and style guides.
  • You aim to communicate more effectively in documentation or emails.

Skip this for now if

  • You are looking for content on software architecture or coding.
  • You expect a deep dive into linguistics or academic writing.
  • You prefer a strict, traditional grammar rulebook without debate.
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