The Little, Brown Handbook

by H. Ramsey Fowler (Editor), Jane E. Aaron

The Little, Brown Handbook has always addressed both the most current and the recurrent needs of composition teachers and students while remaining an accessible reference and a comprehensive classroom text. The eighth edition continues that tradition by offering greatly expanded coverage of writing and researching with computers, smaller chapters for large subjects such as the writing process and research writing, and in numerable improvements in all other material.

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

968 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1900

Reviews

[Megan]

Nobody in her right mind would read this book cover to cover. But since I'm going to be using this in the class I'm teaching next term, I'm trying to read the whole thing. Every time I sit down with it though, I fall asleep. What does this say about my qualifications as a teacher? I'm afraid to ask.

[Tom]

Aaron, J.E., & Fowler, H.R. (2011). The little, brown handbook (12th ed.). New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Citation created by: Tom Shaw

Call Number: PE1112 .F64 2011

Description: This handbook is an easy-to-use reference that can be used to guide students through questions regarding grammar, writing, or research.

Content/Scope: This quick reference guide includes detailed information for writers regarding the writing process, grammar and usage, research and documentation--while also giving detailed discussions of critical reading, academic writing, reading and writing arguments, writing in the disciplines, and public writing. Information is also provided for citing sources correctly in MLA, APA, CMS, CSE and COS styles.

Accuracy/Authority: This book has received mostly positive reviews by reputable review sources.

Arrangement/Presentation: Sections are arranged by theme in a hardcover version of the book.

Timeliness/Permanence: This reference book was published in 2011, so its content and relevance will change little in the future. New hard copy editions become available regularly and updates will be necessary.

Cost: $88.00

Rational for Selection: Countless writers and researchers credit this book with getting them through the most difficult of writing tasks. High school students can benefit from the book to hone their writing skills and sharpen their focus on form and citation.

[Runningfox]

An excellent comprehensive reference guide for any writer.. This is a very excellent small reference book and is a great help for anyone who enjoys writing..

[Greg Robertson]

So far, it's more so "The Little, Not So Brown paperweight that I keep in my backpack". Am I supposed to read it? Absolutely. Is it vital? Hell, no! Not only do I have better books to read, but so far, I can do well enough without this (or the other one- Patterns In Writing something or other-) I admit, it's mostly out of spite and being a terrible student that I haven't touched either since I got them in the mail.

[Godfred Frempong]

Good Text Book

This was a recommended Textbook for College Composition Class.This is a concise book very useful for college and after college.i have the 14th edition as well as the 13th.Highly Recommended

[Caroline]

This is a really wonderful book if you are interested in the proper use of grammar and punctuation. I refer to it frequently.

[Misnomer]

Too many people can't speak properly - and writing has been completely disregarded. I wish people would take literacy more seriously and invest in improving their language skills. This book is the sure fire way to becoming 'literate'. Just knowing how to read and write is not literacy, folks. It's about relating, comprehending, visualizing, etc.

Arm yourself before it's too late.

[Lauren H]

a solid, oft-required in college courses, handbook. although, i must admit i'm a bit put-off that they no longer use brown covers. geez, little, brown handbook... stick with what you know! with who you are! (mine is brown, though it's also a lot older. and scribbled in. and blissfully unaware of the internet and electronic resources...)

[Jeffrey]

This one has it all, and it's nicely organized, and--can I say?--it looks neat. It has what all good readers and writers need: grammar, mechanics, spelling rules and tips, sentence help, knowing the difference between a phrase and clause, and so on. A standar, classic, choice.

[Jez Roscoe]

The book is very informative, but the organization is hard to find things. I utilized this book with two of my English classes. It was more helpful for my Research & Writing class than my College Writing class.

[Lafcadio]

The teacher's edition. Don't really know how I got my hands on this one, but I'm shifty like that. Now I can rule the world! Or... just effectively teach grammar. Same thing, though, right?

[Wendy]

A classic.

[Jessica]

A good basic grammar text. Easy to read, strong index.

[Lisa]

The Little, Brown Handbook by H. Ramsey Fowler (1986)

[Alex]

The Little, Brown Handbook by H. Ramsey Fowler (1997)

[Renee' Williams]

A+

[✨ Anna ✨ | ReadAllNight]

Third Edition. From 1986 so for college? $13.80 but no name inside. And doesn't look so much used, but the name rings bells.