The Tyranny Of Words
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
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A landmark work in the field of semantics and communication theory, The Tyranny of Words argues that much of the confusion, conflict, and misunderstanding in modern life stems not from the complexity of the world itself, but from the imprecise and often deceptive language used to describe it. Stuart Chase draws on the principles of general semantics pioneered by Alfred Korzybski to illustrate how abstract words and political rhetoric can obscure reality, manipulate thought, and lead entire societies astray. Written with wit and accessibility, the work presents a compelling case that clear thinking is inseparable from clear language, and that citizens who cannot distinguish between a word and the thing it represents are vulnerable to propaganda and demagoguery. Chase grounds his arguments in vivid real-world examples drawn from economics, politics, and everyday life, making rigorous intellectual territory approachable for a general audience. First published in 1938, this influential text remains a sharp and urgent call for semantic awareness in an age when the power of words to distort truth is as relevant as ever.
Author: Stuart Chase
Format: Hardback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the field of semantics and communication theory, The Tyranny of Words argues that much of the confusion, conflict, and misunderstanding in modern life stems not from the complexity of the world itself, but from the imprecise and often deceptive language used to describe it. Stuart Chase draws on the principles of general semantics pioneered by Alfred Korzybski to illustrate how abstract words and political rhetoric can obscure reality, manipulate thought, and lead entire societies astray. Written with wit and accessibility, the work presents a compelling case that clear thinking is inseparable from clear language, and that citizens who cannot distinguish between a word and the thing it represents are vulnerable to propaganda and demagoguery. Chase grounds his arguments in vivid real-world examples drawn from economics, politics, and everyday life, making rigorous intellectual territory approachable for a general audience. First published in 1938, this influential text remains a sharp and urgent call for semantic awareness in an age when the power of words to distort truth is as relevant as ever.