Author: Andy Curtis
Publisher: Wayzgoose Press
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
You’ve heard the speeches. Now see how they work—that is, how language can be used to convey information—or misinformation—to persuade, to rouse, to obfuscate. Linguist and researcher Dr. Andy Curtis deconstructs five major speeches by Donald Trump and examines them move by move, line by line, and explains how they function. Thoroughly researched (citing well over 200 sources) and engagingly written, this book pulls back the curtain to show you how this kind of speechifying works. Words matter, whether you’re speaking them or hearing them. As a global citizen, you owe it to yourself to understand the deeper meaning of the messages targeted at you. With a better understanding of how language works, you’ll be better equipped to make sense of what you hear, and to distinguish fact from fiction.
Bad Language: Decoding Donald Trump
Author: Andy Curtis
Publisher: Wayzgoose Press
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
You’ve heard the speeches. Now see how they work—that is, how language can be used to convey information—or misinformation—to persuade, to rouse, to obfuscate. Linguist and researcher Dr. Andy Curtis deconstructs five major speeches by Donald Trump and examines them move by move, line by line, and explains how they function. Thoroughly researched (citing well over 200 sources) and engagingly written, this book pulls back the curtain to show you how this kind of speechifying works. Words matter, whether you’re speaking them or hearing them. As a global citizen, you owe it to yourself to understand the deeper meaning of the messages targeted at you. With a better understanding of how language works, you’ll be better equipped to make sense of what you hear, and to distinguish fact from fiction.
Publisher: Wayzgoose Press
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
You’ve heard the speeches. Now see how they work—that is, how language can be used to convey information—or misinformation—to persuade, to rouse, to obfuscate. Linguist and researcher Dr. Andy Curtis deconstructs five major speeches by Donald Trump and examines them move by move, line by line, and explains how they function. Thoroughly researched (citing well over 200 sources) and engagingly written, this book pulls back the curtain to show you how this kind of speechifying works. Words matter, whether you’re speaking them or hearing them. As a global citizen, you owe it to yourself to understand the deeper meaning of the messages targeted at you. With a better understanding of how language works, you’ll be better equipped to make sense of what you hear, and to distinguish fact from fiction.
Language in the Trump Era
Author: Janet McIntosh
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108841147
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
By examining Trump's verbal techniques, this book illuminates how he employs words to power his presidency whilst scandalizing the world.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108841147
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
By examining Trump's verbal techniques, this book illuminates how he employs words to power his presidency whilst scandalizing the world.
A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words
Author: John Camden Hotten
Publisher: Namaskar Book
ISBN: 2023122805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Unlock the colorful language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" by John Camden Hotten. Delve into the hidden meanings and vibrant expressions of slang, cant, and vulgar words, and unravel the fascinating tapestry of street language. As you explore Hotten's comprehensive dictionary, prepare to journey through the secret language of thieves, beggars, and rogues. From the back alleys of Victorian London to the seedy underbelly of society, each entry offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of slang and colloquialism. But beyond mere words and definitions, "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" provides invaluable insights into the culture, history, and social dynamics of the underworld. Hotten's meticulous research and engaging commentary shed light on the origins and evolution of slang, revealing its power to reflect and subvert societal norms. Yet, amidst the colorful expressions and hidden meanings, a profound question emerges: How can the study of slang and cant deepen our understanding of language, culture, and human behavior? Engage with Hotten's dictionary as a window into a world rarely seen or acknowledged, where words serve as currency and communication is a form of survival. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a historian, or simply curious about the hidden corners of society, this dictionary offers a fascinating glimpse into a world unlike any other. Now, as you delve into "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words," consider this: How will your exploration of underworld language enrich your understanding of linguistic diversity, social dynamics, and the complexities of human communication? Don't miss the opportunity to decode the language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words." Acquire your copy today and embark on a linguistic adventure that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons. ```
Publisher: Namaskar Book
ISBN: 2023122805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Unlock the colorful language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" by John Camden Hotten. Delve into the hidden meanings and vibrant expressions of slang, cant, and vulgar words, and unravel the fascinating tapestry of street language. As you explore Hotten's comprehensive dictionary, prepare to journey through the secret language of thieves, beggars, and rogues. From the back alleys of Victorian London to the seedy underbelly of society, each entry offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of slang and colloquialism. But beyond mere words and definitions, "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" provides invaluable insights into the culture, history, and social dynamics of the underworld. Hotten's meticulous research and engaging commentary shed light on the origins and evolution of slang, revealing its power to reflect and subvert societal norms. Yet, amidst the colorful expressions and hidden meanings, a profound question emerges: How can the study of slang and cant deepen our understanding of language, culture, and human behavior? Engage with Hotten's dictionary as a window into a world rarely seen or acknowledged, where words serve as currency and communication is a form of survival. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a historian, or simply curious about the hidden corners of society, this dictionary offers a fascinating glimpse into a world unlike any other. Now, as you delve into "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words," consider this: How will your exploration of underworld language enrich your understanding of linguistic diversity, social dynamics, and the complexities of human communication? Don't miss the opportunity to decode the language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words." Acquire your copy today and embark on a linguistic adventure that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons. ```
Decoding the Digital Church
Author: Stephanie A. Martin
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817320849
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
A nuanced look at the rhetorical narratives used by conservative Republicans and evangelicals to make both personal and political choices As a political constituency, white conservative evangelicals are generally portrayed as easy to dupe, disposed to vote against their own interests, and prone to intolerance and knee-jerk reactions. In Decoding the Digital Church: Evangelical Storytelling and the Election of Donald J. Trump, Stephanie A. Martin challenges this assumption and moves beyond these overused stereotypes to develop a refined explanation for this constituency’s voting behavior. This volume offers a fresh perspective on the study of religion and politics and stems from the author’s personal interest in the ways her experiences with believers differ from how scholars often frame this group’s rationale and behaviors. To address this disparity, Martin examines sermons, drawing on her expertise in rhetoric and communication studies with the benefits of ethnographic research in an innovative hybrid approach she terms a “digital rhetorical ethnography.” Martin’s thorough research surveys more than 150 online sermons from America’s largest evangelical megachurches in 37 different states. Through listening closely to the words of the pastors who lead these conservative congregations, Martin describes a gentler discourse less obsessed with issues like abortion or marriage equality than stereotypes of evangelicals might suggest. Instead, the politicaleconomic sermons and stories from pastors encourage true believers to remember the exceptional nature of the nation’s founding while also deemphasizing how much American citizenship really means. Martin grapples with and pays serious, scholarly attention to a seeming contradiction: while the large majority of white conservative evangelicals voted in 2016 for Donald J. Trump, Martin shows that many of their pastors were deeply concerned about the candidate, the divisive nature of the campaign, and the potential effect of the race on their congregants’ devotion to democratic process itself. In-depth chapters provide a fuller analysis of our current political climate, recapping previous scholarship on the history of this growing divide and establishing the groundwork to set up the dissonance between the political commitments of evangelicals and their faith that the rhetorical ethnography addresses.
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817320849
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
A nuanced look at the rhetorical narratives used by conservative Republicans and evangelicals to make both personal and political choices As a political constituency, white conservative evangelicals are generally portrayed as easy to dupe, disposed to vote against their own interests, and prone to intolerance and knee-jerk reactions. In Decoding the Digital Church: Evangelical Storytelling and the Election of Donald J. Trump, Stephanie A. Martin challenges this assumption and moves beyond these overused stereotypes to develop a refined explanation for this constituency’s voting behavior. This volume offers a fresh perspective on the study of religion and politics and stems from the author’s personal interest in the ways her experiences with believers differ from how scholars often frame this group’s rationale and behaviors. To address this disparity, Martin examines sermons, drawing on her expertise in rhetoric and communication studies with the benefits of ethnographic research in an innovative hybrid approach she terms a “digital rhetorical ethnography.” Martin’s thorough research surveys more than 150 online sermons from America’s largest evangelical megachurches in 37 different states. Through listening closely to the words of the pastors who lead these conservative congregations, Martin describes a gentler discourse less obsessed with issues like abortion or marriage equality than stereotypes of evangelicals might suggest. Instead, the politicaleconomic sermons and stories from pastors encourage true believers to remember the exceptional nature of the nation’s founding while also deemphasizing how much American citizenship really means. Martin grapples with and pays serious, scholarly attention to a seeming contradiction: while the large majority of white conservative evangelicals voted in 2016 for Donald J. Trump, Martin shows that many of their pastors were deeply concerned about the candidate, the divisive nature of the campaign, and the potential effect of the race on their congregants’ devotion to democratic process itself. In-depth chapters provide a fuller analysis of our current political climate, recapping previous scholarship on the history of this growing divide and establishing the groundwork to set up the dissonance between the political commitments of evangelicals and their faith that the rhetorical ethnography addresses.
Fake President
Author: Mark Green
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510751130
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 589
Book Description
"Read Fake President….This book can help us replace Trump with truth." —Gloria Steinem "Terrific new book. Fake President informs as it entertains." --Laurence Tribe An incisive, witty roadmap into the disinformation and betrayals of President Trump—just in time for the impeachment hearings and the 2020 election. Donald Trump was lawfully selected as the US president...but is still a "fake" president because he simply lacks the integrity, intelligence, and stability to perform the duties of the office as the Constitution intended. "If you spend so much time golfing, tweeting, and seething," write Green and Nader, "it's understandable that a POTUS doesn't get around to appointing one-third of all agency inspector generals...Might as well expect a surgeon to be an opera singer." As the House Impeachment Inquiry unfolds based on a similar premise, Fake President decodes many of his worst scandals and "twistifications" (a Jefferson coinage). And it’s bound to get even worse as the House gets closer to actual Articles of Impeachment and the Fall election approaches. Since it's nearly impossible to keep track of Trump's "daily lava of lies," two of America’s foremost public advocates do that work for you. This is your one-stop shop that explains what the Lyin' King means to our democracy. It’s a cheeky, deadly rebuke of Trump’s incorrigible "fakery"...from his dishonesty about foreign policy to blatant ignorance about the environment to his messianic narcissism. Fake President is an essential guide to help you understand the two biggest news stories of the coming year—impeachment and the 2020 presidential election.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510751130
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 589
Book Description
"Read Fake President….This book can help us replace Trump with truth." —Gloria Steinem "Terrific new book. Fake President informs as it entertains." --Laurence Tribe An incisive, witty roadmap into the disinformation and betrayals of President Trump—just in time for the impeachment hearings and the 2020 election. Donald Trump was lawfully selected as the US president...but is still a "fake" president because he simply lacks the integrity, intelligence, and stability to perform the duties of the office as the Constitution intended. "If you spend so much time golfing, tweeting, and seething," write Green and Nader, "it's understandable that a POTUS doesn't get around to appointing one-third of all agency inspector generals...Might as well expect a surgeon to be an opera singer." As the House Impeachment Inquiry unfolds based on a similar premise, Fake President decodes many of his worst scandals and "twistifications" (a Jefferson coinage). And it’s bound to get even worse as the House gets closer to actual Articles of Impeachment and the Fall election approaches. Since it's nearly impossible to keep track of Trump's "daily lava of lies," two of America’s foremost public advocates do that work for you. This is your one-stop shop that explains what the Lyin' King means to our democracy. It’s a cheeky, deadly rebuke of Trump’s incorrigible "fakery"...from his dishonesty about foreign policy to blatant ignorance about the environment to his messianic narcissism. Fake President is an essential guide to help you understand the two biggest news stories of the coming year—impeachment and the 2020 presidential election.
Decoding CEO-Speak
Author: Russell Craig
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1487505957
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Decoding CEO-Speak monitors the written and oral language of CEOs to reveal its manipulative, enlightening, frustrating, inspiring, and disturbing characteristics.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1487505957
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Decoding CEO-Speak monitors the written and oral language of CEOs to reveal its manipulative, enlightening, frustrating, inspiring, and disturbing characteristics.
The Oxford Handbook of Taboo Words and Language
Author: Keith Allan
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198808194
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This volume brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines to define and describe taboo words and language and to investigate the reasons and beliefs behind them. It examines topics such as impoliteness, swearing, censorship, taboo in deaf communities, translation of tabooed words, and the use of taboo in banter and comedy.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0198808194
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This volume brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines to define and describe taboo words and language and to investigate the reasons and beliefs behind them. It examines topics such as impoliteness, swearing, censorship, taboo in deaf communities, translation of tabooed words, and the use of taboo in banter and comedy.
Dog Whistle Politics
Author: Ian Haney-López
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019022925X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Describes how conservatives in government are using race-baiting to coax the middle class with promises of curbing crime, stopping undocumented immigration and even halting Islamic infiltration into voting for right-wing policies that ultimately hurt them and favor the rich.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019022925X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Describes how conservatives in government are using race-baiting to coax the middle class with promises of curbing crime, stopping undocumented immigration and even halting Islamic infiltration into voting for right-wing policies that ultimately hurt them and favor the rich.
Demagogue for President
Author: Jennifer Mercieca
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623499070
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Winner, Bronze, 2020 Foreword Indies, Political and Social Sciences Winner, 2021 PROSE Award for Government & Politics "Deserves a place alongside George Orwell’s 'Politics and the English Language'. . . . one of the most important political books of this perilous summer."—The Washington Post "A must-read"—Salon "Highly recommended"—Jack Shafer, Politico Featured in "The Best New Books to Read This Summer" and "Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2020"—Literary Hub Historic levels of polarization, a disaffected and frustrated electorate, and widespread distrust of government, the news media, and traditional political leadership set the stage in 2016 for an unexpected, unlikely, and unprecedented presidential contest. Donald Trump’s campaign speeches and other rhetoric seemed on the surface to be simplistic, repetitive, and disorganized to many. As Demagogue for President shows, Trump’s campaign strategy was anything but simple. Political communication expert Jennifer Mercieca shows how the Trump campaign expertly used the common rhetorical techniques of a demagogue, a word with two contradictory definitions—“a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power” or “a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times” (Merriam-Webster, 2019). These strategies, in conjunction with post-rhetorical public relations techniques, were meant to appeal to a segment of an already distrustful electorate. It was an effective tactic. Mercieca analyzes rhetorical strategies such as argument ad hominem, argument ad baculum, argument ad populum, reification, paralipsis, and more to reveal a campaign that was morally repugnant to some but to others a brilliant appeal to American exceptionalism. By all accounts, it fundamentally changed the discourse of the American public sphere.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623499070
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Winner, Bronze, 2020 Foreword Indies, Political and Social Sciences Winner, 2021 PROSE Award for Government & Politics "Deserves a place alongside George Orwell’s 'Politics and the English Language'. . . . one of the most important political books of this perilous summer."—The Washington Post "A must-read"—Salon "Highly recommended"—Jack Shafer, Politico Featured in "The Best New Books to Read This Summer" and "Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2020"—Literary Hub Historic levels of polarization, a disaffected and frustrated electorate, and widespread distrust of government, the news media, and traditional political leadership set the stage in 2016 for an unexpected, unlikely, and unprecedented presidential contest. Donald Trump’s campaign speeches and other rhetoric seemed on the surface to be simplistic, repetitive, and disorganized to many. As Demagogue for President shows, Trump’s campaign strategy was anything but simple. Political communication expert Jennifer Mercieca shows how the Trump campaign expertly used the common rhetorical techniques of a demagogue, a word with two contradictory definitions—“a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power” or “a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times” (Merriam-Webster, 2019). These strategies, in conjunction with post-rhetorical public relations techniques, were meant to appeal to a segment of an already distrustful electorate. It was an effective tactic. Mercieca analyzes rhetorical strategies such as argument ad hominem, argument ad baculum, argument ad populum, reification, paralipsis, and more to reveal a campaign that was morally repugnant to some but to others a brilliant appeal to American exceptionalism. By all accounts, it fundamentally changed the discourse of the American public sphere.
The Rhetoric of Brexit Humour
Author: Simon Weaver
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000452565
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Since 2016 there has been an outpouring of humour, comedy and satire on the United Kingdom’s EU Referendum and decision to leave the EU, or Brexit. This book examines the relationship between Brexit and its comedy, exploring how Brexit and comedy are connected in both Leave and Remain discourse. It argues that both populism and comedy are rhetorical in nature and so are linked through their semantic structure and communicative potential. Considering the incongruities that Brexit presents for British society, the author analyses the populism that has emerged from those incongruities in the form of ironic, ambiguous and dichotomous discourse. Through the analysis of a range of comedy on the EU Referendum and Brexit, including material from stand-up and situation comedy, and political satire of various types, The Rhetoric of Brexit Humour examines the way in which comedy acts as a rhetoric that draws on, supports and attacks the discourses of Brexit. This provides not just an advance in our understanding of political satire but also a clearer description of the nature of populism. This book will appeal to sociologists, political scientists, media and communications scholars, and anyone interested in Brexit, populism and comedy.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000452565
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Since 2016 there has been an outpouring of humour, comedy and satire on the United Kingdom’s EU Referendum and decision to leave the EU, or Brexit. This book examines the relationship between Brexit and its comedy, exploring how Brexit and comedy are connected in both Leave and Remain discourse. It argues that both populism and comedy are rhetorical in nature and so are linked through their semantic structure and communicative potential. Considering the incongruities that Brexit presents for British society, the author analyses the populism that has emerged from those incongruities in the form of ironic, ambiguous and dichotomous discourse. Through the analysis of a range of comedy on the EU Referendum and Brexit, including material from stand-up and situation comedy, and political satire of various types, The Rhetoric of Brexit Humour examines the way in which comedy acts as a rhetoric that draws on, supports and attacks the discourses of Brexit. This provides not just an advance in our understanding of political satire but also a clearer description of the nature of populism. This book will appeal to sociologists, political scientists, media and communications scholars, and anyone interested in Brexit, populism and comedy.