Writing And Thinking 1931 r. - Norman Foerster, J.M. Steadman - książka wyd. 1931

Opis

“Writing and Thinking: A Handbook of Composition and Revision” by Norman Foerster and John M. (John Marcellus) Steadman is a classic textbook on English composition, first published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1931. Designed for high school and college students, the book presents writing as a disciplined process closely connected with clear thinking. It became one of the most influential composition manuals of its time and was used in American schools and universities for many years.

The authors argue that effective writing begins with effective thinking. Throughout the book they emphasize that language is not merely a tool for expressing ideas but also a means of developing them. According to Foerster and Steadman, clear thought produces clear writing, while confused thinking inevitably results in weak or disorganized composition. This central principle shapes every chapter of the handbook.