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Don't Buy It: The Trouble with Talking Nonsense about the Economy,New
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After everything that's happened, how is it possible that conservatives still win debates about the economy? Time and again the right wins over voters by claiming that their solutions are only common sense, even as their tired policies of budgetary sacrifice and corporate plunder both create and prolong economic disaster. Why does the electorate keep buying what they're selling? According to political communications expert Anat ShenkerOsorio, it's all about language and not just theirs, but ours.In Don't Buy It ShenkerOsorio diagnoses our economic discourse as stricken with faulty messages, deceptive personification, and, worst of all, a barely coherent concept of what the economy actually is. Opening up the business section of most newspapers or flipping on cable news unleashes an onslaught of economic doomsaying that treats the economy as an ungovernable force of nature. Alternately, by calling the economy 'unhealthy' or 'recovering' as we so often do, we unconsciously give it the status of a living being. No wonder Americans become willing to submit to any indignity required to keep the economy happy. Tread lightly, we can't risk irritating the economy!Cutting through conservative mythmaking, messaging muddles, and destructive misinformation, ShenkerOsorio suggests a new way to win the most important arguments of our day. The left doesn't have to selfdestruct every time matters economic come to the fore there are metaphors and frames that can win, and ShenkerOsorio shows what they are and how to use them.Don't Buy It is a vital handbook for seizing victory in the economic debate. In the end, it convincingly shows that radically altering our politics and policies for the better is a matter of first changing the conversation literally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Don't Buy It' by Anat Shenker-Osorio? A: 'Don't Buy It' explores the impact of language on economic discourse, arguing that conservatives win debates about the economy by utilizing common sense rhetoric, despite the negative consequences of their policies. The author emphasizes the need to change the conversation around economic issues.
- Q: How many pages does 'Don't Buy It' have? A: 'Don't Buy It' contains 256 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of economic communication and its effects on public perception.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Don't Buy It' published? A: 'Don't Buy It' was published on September 25, 2012.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Don't Buy It'? A: The author of 'Don't Buy It' is Anat Shenker-Osorio, a political communications expert.
- Q: What approach does the author suggest for addressing economic debates? A: Anat Shenker-Osorio suggests using effective metaphors and frames to engage in economic debates, aiming to counteract conservative narratives and promote progressive ideas.
- Q: Is 'Don't Buy It' suitable for readers unfamiliar with economic concepts? A: 'Don't Buy It' is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for readers with varying levels of familiarity with economic concepts.
- Q: Does the book provide practical strategies for improving economic discourse? A: Yes, 'Don't Buy It' offers practical strategies for improving economic discourse by identifying faulty messaging and suggesting alternative frames.
- Q: What is the significance of changing the conversation about the economy? A: Changing the conversation about the economy is significant because it can alter public perception and encourage more informed discussions about economic policies.
- Q: What category does 'Don't Buy It' fall under? A: 'Don't Buy It' falls under the category of Economic Conditions, focusing on the interplay between language and economic understanding.