The brief English handbook
Edward A. Dornan • 1984 • Little, Brown
- Author
- Edward A. Dornan
- First published
- 1984
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
- Genres
- Art
- ISBN
- 9780673524881
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The Brief English Handbook, authored by Edward A. Dornan and published by Little, Brown in 1984, emerged during a period when higher education institutions were placing an increased emphasis on standardized composition and clarity in student writing. Designed as a functional tool for undergraduate students, the text was crafted to provide concise, accessible guidance on grammar, mechanics, and research methodologies within a portable format that contrasted with the more comprehensive, encyclopedic style of standard collegiate handbooks.
The design philosophy behind the work prioritized utility and pedagogical efficiency, focusing on streamlined explanations intended to assist students in navigating the rigors of academic writing without excessive theoretical complexity. While it functioned primarily as a classroom resource rather than a literary work, it was received as a practical addition to the pedagogical landscape of the mid-1980s, serving the needs of composition instructors who required a brief, reliable reference guide for their students.
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