The New Doublespeak

The New Doublespeak
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Publisher : Harpercollins
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 0060171340
ISBN-13 : 9780060171346
Rating : 4/5 (346 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The New Doublespeak by : William Lutz

Download or read book The New Doublespeak written by William Lutz and published by Harpercollins. This book was released on 1996 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the continued use of evasive, deceptive, and self-contradictory language, examining how it works and the harmful effects on individuals and on society


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