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Doublespeak Dictionary Paperback Book William Lambdin Pinnacle Books 1981

Cover creasing and fading. A solid reading copy. In plain, simple English, this unique work exposes hundreds of the sly verbal tricks used by expert doublespeakers-from con artists and political bamboozlers to weasel-word wizards.

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Condition	Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover edges. Cover creasing and fading. Some scrapes on the front and back cover. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.
Condition	Acceptable
Book Title	Doublespeak Dictionary
Signed	No
Ex Libris	No
Narrative Type	Nonfiction
Original Language	English
Publisher	Pinnacle Books
Inscribed	No
Intended Audience	Young Adults, Adults
Edition	1st Printing, Pinnacle Edition
Vintage	Yes
Personalize	No
Publication Year	1981
Type	Novel
Format	Paperback
Language	English
Author	William Lambdin
Features	Illustrated, Vintage Paperback, Drawings
Genre	Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle, Personal & Professional Development
Country/Region of Manufacture	United States
Topic	Dictionary, Doublespeak, Language, Words
Catalogue Number	41-194-4

Doublespeak Dictionary Paperback Book William Lambdin Pinnacle Books 1981Essential for anyone who has been victimized by "official" language, hyped by sales pitches, or deceived by pompous palaver. In plain, simple English, this unique work exposes hundreds of the sly verbal tricks used by expert doublespeakers-from con artists and political bamboozlers to weasel-word wizards.Here is amusing-and sobering-proof of the poor times our language has fallen on at the hands of fast talkers whose outrageous rhetorical overkill may well be spelling the end of English. With Doublespeak Dictionary, William Lambdin joins the ranks of respected scholars Edwin Newman and Theodore Bernstein in offering an insightful and invaluable means of identifying the foolishness that passes for sense among us.Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover edges. Cover creasing and fading. Some scrapes on the front and back cover. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.Shipping and Return DetailsFree Media Mail.Upgraded to Free First-Class Mail if the total package weight is under 1 Pound.Upgraded to Free Priority Mail if your order total is over $100.I can combine shipping.I ship daily so you can expect a quick delivery!I offer free returns. No questions asked.Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.I'm John, just a regular small-town guy.