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Lost For Words: The Mangling And Manipulating Of The English Language
Lost For Words: The Mangling And Manipulating Of The English Language
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Politicians dupe us with deliberately evasive language. Professors fear the consequences of correcting their students' mangled sentences. Bureaucrats bore us into submission.
Language is about communicating. All this does the opposite. And it is all so ugly. English is a beautiful language that should give us pleasure, not pain.
John Humphrys has fun at the expense of language abusers, and also raises serious issues about people in power who use words to manipulate us. Language should be simple, clear and honest. Where it is not, we need to ask why - and do something about it.
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A call to defend clear, honest English language usage.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in how language affects power and clarity, this book offers a sharp critique of the way English is often distorted. John Humphrys mixes humor with serious considerations, making it a compelling read for anyone who cares about effective communication and linguistic integrity. It's particularly relevant if you're tired of jargon and want to understand the importance of language in shaping society.