Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Glibbery Bits: Behind the Mask ofEuphemisms and Doublespeak

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Sprog

In a world awash with information, language has become a battleground where words are wielded as weapons of persuasion, deception, and obfuscation. Euphemisms and doublespeak have insidiously crept into our daily lives, shaping our perceptions and influencing our decisions. "Glibbery Bits: Behind the Mask of Euphemisms and Doublespeak" is a timely and important book that exposes the hidden meanings behind the words we use, empowering us to see through the smokescreen of linguistic manipulation and to demand clarity, transparency, and accountability in our communication.

Euphemisms, those seemingly innocuous words and phrases that cloak unpleasant realities in a veil of politeness, are ubiquitous in our language. This book delves into the fascinating world of euphemisms and doublespeak, exploring their history, their pervasive use in various domains, and their impact on society. Through engaging examples and thought-provoking analysis, it sheds light on the ways in which language can be twisted and manipulated to serve hidden agendas.

Doublespeak, the deliberate use of language to mislead and confuse, takes euphemisms to a whole new level. It is a language of obfuscation, evasion, and deception, employed by politicians, bureaucrats, and corporations to manipulate public opinion, avoid accountability, and protect their own interests. This book exposes the insidious nature of doublespeak, revealing the techniques and strategies used to distort information, hide uncomfortable truths, and promote hidden agendas.

"Glibbery Bits" also provides practical strategies for decoding euphemisms and doublespeak, empowering readers to become more discerning consumers of information and to resist linguistic manipulation. It offers a roadmap for understanding the true meanings behind words, enabling readers to critically evaluate information, identify bias, and make informed decisions.

Whether you're a student of language, a concerned citizen, or simply someone who wants to understand the world around you better, "Glibbery Bits" is an essential read. It is a powerful and thought-provoking book that challenges us to think critically about the words we use and to demand clarity, transparency, and accountability in our communication.

If you like this book, write a review!

© 2025 PublishDrive (E-bog): 6610000911851

Release date

E-bog: 2. juni 2025

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis