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Book Synopsis: “This is a book for every thinking person, the perfect antidote to today’s culture wars.”—Hope Jahren
The creators of An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments return with this desperately timely guide to how words can trick us. Learn to “hear” hidden bias, slant, and spin—from an irresistible cast of woodland creatures!
Public discourse? More like public discord. The battle cries of our culture wars are rife with “loaded language”—be it bias, slant, or spin. But listen closely, or you’ll miss what Ali Almossawi finds more frightening still: words that erase accountability, history, even identity through what they leave unsaid. Speaking as wise old Mr. Rabbit, Almossawi leads us through a dark forest of rhetoric—aided by Orwell, Baldwin, and a squee-worthy cast of wide-eyed woodland creatures. Here, passive voice can pardon wrongdoers, statistics may be a smokescreen, gaslighting entraps the downtrodden, and irrelevant adjectives cement stereotypes. Emperor Squirrel isn’t naked; he has a clothes-free sartorial style. Mouse’s roof becomes flattened (Elephant’s foot just happens to be there at the time). And when keen-eyed Owl claims a foreign shore, he seems to be overlooking someone . . . Fans of Almossawi’s An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments couldn’t ask for a better primer on the less logical ways that words can trick us. It takes a long pair of ears to hear what’s left unsaid—but when you’re a rabbit in a badger world, listening makes all the difference.
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Looking to sharpen your critical thinking skills? Look no further than the An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language: Learn to Hear What's Left Unsaid. This is not just any book - it's the perfect antidote to today's culture wars. Dive into a world where words can trick us, hiding bias, slant, and spin. With the help of an irresistible cast of woodland creatures, including the wise old Mr. Rabbit, you'll learn to "hear" what's left unsaid. Be prepared to navigate the dark forest of rhetoric, with guidance from literary greats like Orwell and Baldwin. Don't let loaded language dictate your thoughts - equip yourself with this desperately timely guide!
In a world plagued by public discord, it's more important than ever to understand how loaded language can manipulate our thinking. This groundbreaking book reveals the sinister power of words that erase accountability, history, and even identity. Through captivating illustrations and thought-provoking examples, you'll uncover how passive voice can pardon wrongdoers and how gaslighting entraps the downtrodden. Discover the smokescreens of statistics and the stereotypes cemented by irrelevant adjectives. It's time to stop being a passive consumer of language and become an empowered, critical thinker.
If you were a fan of An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments, you'll be delighted with this ultimate primer on the less logical ways that words can deceive us. Delve into the fascinating world of loaded language with the help of Mr. Rabbit and his wide-eyed woodland friends. Expand your understanding of the ways in which rhetoric can shape our perceptions and control our thoughts. Upgrade your mental toolkit and navigate public discourse armed with this powerful knowledge.
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