The Bedford Handbook for Writers

by Diana Hacker

Three main challenges faced me as I prepared this fifth edition of The Bedford Handbook. First, because today's computer-age students want quick access to information, preferably through visuals, I hoped to simplify the book's reference system and enliven it with icons. Second, because technology has changed composing behaviors so dramatically over the past four years, I looked forward to bringing the book into the electronic age. And, finally, because many instructors assign writing based on one or two sources (rather than on personal experience or many sources), I wanted to emphasize text-based writing early in the book, not just in later sections.

Genres: Reference, Writing, Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks, Education, Teaching

721 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Floyd Larck]

One of the standards of reference materials an author needs.

[Ashley Kramer]

This book is great for college students in English class.

[Ava]

i'm taking this off my currently reading because it's for school and i don't count school books

[Jessica]

A good reference book.

[KaryC]

A must-have if you have questions on anything to do with writing mechanics

[sologdin]

when I taught English to undergraduates years ago, this was often the department's preferred handbook. it's so abysmally philistine that my syllabus assigned it simply to critique it during class.

[Jackie]

Great for reference.

[Jeffrey]

Bedford is a classic.

[Mab]

I find this book easy to reference and I use it often.

[Ashley]

My go-to guide for everything English.

[DiplomskiA UX]

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