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This is a book for every thinking person, the perfect antidote to todays culture wars.Hope JahrenThe 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 spinfrom an irresistible cast of woodland creatures! Public discourse? More like public discord. The battle cries of our culture wars are rife with loaded languagebe it bias, slant, or spin. But listen closely, or youll 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 rhetoricaided by Orwell, Baldwin, and a squeeworthy cast of wideeyed woodland creatures. Here, passive voice can pardon wrongdoers, statistics may be a smokescreen, gaslighting entraps the downtrodden, and irrelevant adjectives cement stereotypes. Emperor Squirrel isnt naked; he has a clothesfree sartorial style. Mouses roof becomes flattened (Elephants foot just happens to be there at the time). And when keeneyed Owl claims a foreign shore, he seems to be overlooking someone . . .Fans of Almossawis An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments couldnt ask for a better primer on the less logical ways that words can trick us. It takes a long pair of ears to hear whats left unsaidbut when youre a rabbit in a badger world, listening makes all the difference. 15 illustrations
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I was excited about the illustrations in this book, but some of them don't quite convey the messages as well as I hoped. It’s a good read, but a little confusing at times. I think it could've used clearer visuals to support the text more effectively.
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Kevin Thompson
Interesting but a bit dense
While the concepts in this illustrated book are intriguing, I found some sections a bit heavy to get through. It took me a few tries to really grasp everything. Still, I think it’s worth reading for anyone interested in communication.
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Sofia Martinez
A valuable resource for understanding arguments
I got this book to better understand how language shapes debates and arguments. The illustrations help clarify complex ideas, making them easier to digest. It's an eye-opener for anyone who wants to navigate discussions more effectively.
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James O'Connor
Great book for critical thinkers
This book really helps you learn to hear what's left unsaid in arguments. I bought it for my debate club, and everyone found it super helpful in analyzing discussions. The insights are invaluable for critical thinking and communication skills.
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