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Focusing on the degradation of the English language, Alexander Cockburn critiques the misuse of clichés and overused phrases by journalists and politicians. Through his incisive writing, he presents a "most wanted list" of linguistic offenders, calling for their metaphorical execution. Cockburn's sharp wit targets terms like "national conversation" and "sustainable development," aiming to expose and challenge the corruption of everyday speech. His work serves as a passionate defense of linguistic integrity and clarity.
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Guillotined: Being a Summary Broadside Against the Corruption of the English Language, Alexander Cockburn
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- 2012
- Oprawa
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- Tytuł
- Guillotined: Being a Summary Broadside Against the Corruption of the English Language
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Alexander Cockburn
- Wydawca
- AK Press Distribution
- Rok wydania
- 2012
- Oprawa
- miękka
- ISBN13
- 9780615689562
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- Tagi
- Opis
- Focusing on the degradation of the English language, Alexander Cockburn critiques the misuse of clichés and overused phrases by journalists and politicians. Through his incisive writing, he presents a "most wanted list" of linguistic offenders, calling for their metaphorical execution. Cockburn's sharp wit targets terms like "national conversation" and "sustainable development," aiming to expose and challenge the corruption of everyday speech. His work serves as a passionate defense of linguistic integrity and clarity.