Amitava Kumar

Every Day I Write the Book: Notes on Style

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In a subtly rebellious move, Amitava Kumar suggests an alternative approach to academic writing that resists convention. Academic prose is often stilted, overly stylized, stale; Kumar advocates for infusing scholarly work with creativity and innovative form. His highly intellectual and academically informed book follows its own advice. It includes ruminations, anecdotes, snippets of thought, and photos of scribbled notes to make an argument that relies on deep experience and insight. His book is aimed at academics, but any writer can glean valuable insights from Kumar’s book.