A Book of Exposition

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A Book of Exposition

by Homer Heath Nugent

EN·~3 hours

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Description

This anthology gathers a series of clear, modern expositions written by recognized authorities across a surprising range of subjects—human anatomy, zoology, physics, psychology, and applied engineering. Each essay is long enough to serve as a model of how to explain mechanisms, processes, and ideas, making the material ideal for instructors who want to demonstrate the craft of scientific writing to their students.

The selections are arranged to create a sense of unity: the first essay examines the lever systems of the human body, followed by a study of an animal organism, then two pieces on industrial processes such as paper manufacturing and the Linotype machine. A later essay offers a thoughtful critique of industrial trends, while the final one attempts to bridge scientific inquiry with spiritual perspective. Together they provide a rich, interdisciplinary glimpse that invites listeners to appreciate the elegance of exposition without overwhelming them with detail.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (212K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Team.

Release date

2004-10-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Homer Heath Nugent

b. 1893

Best known for editing the 1922 collection A Book of Exposition, this early 20th-century teacher of English helped shape practical writing instruction for students. His work focuses on clear, useful prose rather than literary showiness.

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