In Praise Of Rules (For Grammar, At Least)

There seems to be new interest in the rules of grammar. So how come, and why now? “This new passion for grammatical rigour indicates a cultural sea change – in this country, any road. I’m not sure what kind of sea change it indicates in Hong Kong.” Maybe it’s a simple as wanting to impose a little more order on the world, rejecting the idea that perhaps there are no right answers…