Bibliograph

Caring for words in a culture of lies, Marilyn McEntyre

Type

Label

Caring for words in a culture of lies, Marilyn McEntyre

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Caring for words in a culture of lies

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Marilyn McEntyre

Summary

With the pervasiveness of vitriol and dishonesty today, language needs to be revived and restored. In Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies, Marilyn McEntyre exposes the commercial and political forces that affect public discourse in American culture and counters with twelve constructive "strategies of stewardship"-such as challenging lies (including widely tolerated forms of deception and spin), fostering the art of conversation, and encouraging playfulness and prayerfulness in writing and speaking. The second edition of this timely and timeless book includes updated cultural references and questions for reflection and discussion at the end, allowing a new generation of readers to apply McEntyre's wisdom in a world that struggles with truth and graceful language more than ever before

Target audience

adult

Classification