{"product_id":"bad-english-a-history-of-linguistic-aggravation-hardcoverrare-books","title":"Bad English: A History of Linguistic Aggravation (HARDCOVER)(Rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eBad English: A History of Linguistic Aggravation\u003c\/em\u003e (2014) explores the quirks, controversies, and so-called “errors” in the English language. From split infinitives to dangling participles, Shea examines why certain usages spark strong reactions among grammarians and language purists. With humor and a deep love of words, the book challenges conventional ideas about “correct” English, showing how the language constantly evolves and resists rigid rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eAmmon Shea is an American writer and lexicographer known for his engaging and witty books on language and dictionaries. He has worked as a dictionary reader for the \u003cem data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eOxford English Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e and authored books such as \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eReading the OED\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eDepraved English\u003c\/em\u003e. His works often blend humor with linguistic insight, making complex language topics accessible to general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259231985850,"sku":"35K969S75-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/51f4ZGNNBcL._SY445_SX342.jpg?v=1761152534","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/bad-english-a-history-of-linguistic-aggravation-hardcoverrare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}