Bibliograph

An illustrated book of loaded language, Ali Almossawi ; illustrated by Alejandro Giraldo

Type

Label

An illustrated book of loaded language, Ali Almossawi ; illustrated by Alejandro Giraldo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [85]-86)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

An illustrated book of loaded language

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1268545266

Responsibility statement

Ali Almossawi ; illustrated by Alejandro Giraldo

Series statement

Bad arguments, Book 2

Summary

"An illustrated, humorous guide to verbal and written rhetorical tricks, teaching readers to more competently analyze the hidden content behind words"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A quick introduction: the subtle ways language influences thought -- Language that conceals with vagueness -- Language that creates sinister associations -- Language that creates feel-good associations -- Language that presupposes -- Language that feigns objectivity -- Language that starts the clock of history when it's most convenient -- Language that tells you how to think about yourself -- Final remarks

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