Weaponized Words
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Weaponized Words
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Author : Kurt Braddock
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-04-16
Weaponized Words written by Kurt Braddock and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-16 with Business & Economics categories.
Discover theories of persuasion that show how terrorist messages promote radicalization and how counter-messages fight terrorist propaganda.
Seduced Shameless Spin Weaponized Words Polarization Tribalism And The Impending Disentegration Of Faith And Culture
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Author : D. K. Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Liberty Hill Publishing
Release Date : 2020-03-07
Seduced Shameless Spin Weaponized Words Polarization Tribalism And The Impending Disentegration Of Faith And Culture written by D. K. Matthews and has been published by Liberty Hill Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-07 with Religion categories.
Welcome to the seductive verbal age, or nightmare, of ultramodern syncretism, where endlessly redefined words are mere manipulative tools of power, and the utilization of any normative conception of truth to redeem this verbal opportunism is dismissed as yet another power grab--even within many faith communities. Given the dominance of moral relativism and the rejection of words as fallible but imperfect means of arriving at some form of shared truth, should there really be any consternation at the present verbal civil war and the dizzying cacophony of terms, meaning, and values? Are we surprised at the resulting ecclesial and educational drift, shameless spin, scurrilous accusations, proliferating deceit, polarization, and tribalism? Is it possible that our faith communities and Judeo-Christian influenced civilization, which are symbiotically related, are now at risk of centrifugal disintegration? Ultimately, for meaning to have meaning, for words to serve as words and not weapons, and for individuals and civilizations to flourish, language and communication desperately need realignment with a normative plumb line!Discover in Dr. Matthews's constructive vision and provocative treatise the properly defined and liberating words capable of generating and sustaining authentic Judeo-Christian faith communities and a truly more perfect civilizational union."This is the most impactful and life-changing book project for me since I worked with Josh McDowell on Right from Wrong and wrote the Truth Matters curriculum for Lifeway. Thanks for writing this." (Dr. Larry Keefauver, award winning bestselling author, ghostwriter and editor for works including Gary Smalley and John Maxwell) D. K. Matthews has served as Provost and Vice President, Professor of theology and philosophy, nontraditional chaplain, radio host, and was honored with the William Conger Chair of Academic Leadership. His most recent and forthcoming publications include the academically and peer reviewed A Theology of Cross and Kingdom and Approximating the Millennium.
The Routledge Handbook Of Language And Religion
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Author : Stephen Pihlaja
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-12-14
The Routledge Handbook Of Language And Religion written by Stephen Pihlaja and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Routledge Handbook of Language and Religion is the first ever comprehensive collection of research on religion and language, with over 35 authors from 15 countries, presenting a range of linguistic and discourse analytic research on religion and belief in different discourse contexts. The contributions show the importance of studying language and religion and for bringing together work in this area across sub-disciplines, languages, cultures, and geographical boundaries. The Handbook focuses on three major topics: Religious and Sacred Language, Institutional Discourse, and Religious Identity and Community. Scholars from a variety of different disciplinary backgrounds investigate these topics using a range of linguistic perspectives including Cognitive Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, and Conversation Analysis. The data analysed in these chapters come from a variety of religious backgrounds and national contexts. Linguistic data from all the major world religions are included, with sacred texts, conversational data, and institutional texts included for analysis. The Handbook is intended to be useful for readers from different subdisciplines within linguistics, but also to researchers working in other disciplines including philosophy, theology, and sociology. Each chapter gives both a template for research approaches and suggestions for future research and will inspire readers at every stage of their career.
Legacy Maker
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Author : Rolland E. Daniels
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2020-03-25
Legacy Maker written by Rolland E. Daniels and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-25 with Self-Help categories.
Most people want their lives to matter. We want our work and even our organizations to have an impact on others. We want to help people grow stronger, and to change situations for the positive. We want to leave people and places better than we found them. We desire to make a difference. And for those who lead organizations, this desire is often even stronger. This book was written to help you make that deep impact. The tools inside this book can empower you to make a difference each and every day. Each chapter is based on a life principle that can empower you and your organization to bring impact that matters. But there is a catch, you must not just read this book, you must powerfully embrace these life principles to be a legacy maker.
Thinking Syntactically
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Author : Liliane Haegeman
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-02-04
Thinking Syntactically written by Liliane Haegeman and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-04 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Thinking Syntactically: A Guide to Argumentation and Analysis is a textbook designed to teach introductory students the skills of relating data to theory and theory to data. Helps students develop their thinking and argumentation skills rather than merely introducing them to one particular version of syntactic theory. Structured around a wide range of exercises that use clear and compelling logic to build arguments and lead up to theoretical proposals. Data drawn from current media sources, including newspapers, books, and television programs, to help students formulate and test hypotheses. Generative in spirit, but does not focus on specific theoretical approaches but enables students to understand and evaluate different approaches more easily. Written by an established author with an international reputation.
The New Peace Linguistics And The Role Of Language In Conflict
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Author : Andy Curtis
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2022-01-01
The New Peace Linguistics And The Role Of Language In Conflict written by Andy Curtis and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-01 with Education categories.
The idea of Peace Linguistics (PL) has been around for decades. However, the practice of PL has only occurred much more recently, only within the last few years, since the first creditbearing, university-level PL course was taught at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2017. Since then, the field of NPL has grown beyond its original goals, of using peaceful language and language that avoids or de-escalates conflict. The New Peace Linguistics (NPL) focuses on in-depth, systematic analyses of the spoken and written language of some of the most powerful people in the world, such as presidents of the USA, as it is they who have the power to start wars or to bring peace. As the first book to be published on PL and on NPL, this work represents a ground-breaking study of the power of language to hurt and harm or to help and give hope. The first four chapters of the book, which provide the foundation on which the rest of the book is built, introduce the concept of Peace Linguistics and the New Peace Linguistics, starting with the origins of PL and coming to the present day. The remaining Part Two and Part Three chapters present in-depth, systematic NPL analyses of George W. Bush, Colin L. Powell, Barack H. Obama, Donald J. Trump and Joseph R. Biden. The concluding chapter reiterates the most important distinguishing and recurring features of NPL, and looks at where the field may be headed in the future.
Weaponized Lies
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Author : Daniel Levitin
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2017-03-02
Weaponized Lies written by Daniel Levitin and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-02 with Psychology categories.
A guide to critical thinking in the 'post-truth' era, from the author of Sunday Times best-seller The Organized Mind We live in a world where the line between truth and lies is increasingly blurred by euphemistic terms such as 'post-truth', 'counter-knowledge', 'fringe theories' and others. In a world where anyone can become an expert at the click of a button, we're worse equipped than ever to evaluate the information we encounter and separate the truth from the lies. Daniel Levitin debunks the idea that truth no longer exists, and shows that we urgently need to learn the skills toeffectively ask ourselves: can we really know that? And how do they know that? In this eye-opening, accessible guide filled with fascinating examples and practical takeaways, acclaimed neuroscientist Daniel Levitin shows us how learning to understand statistics will enable you to make better, smarter judgements on the world around you.
Building Bridges Doing Justice
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Author : Orlando O. Espn
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2009
Building Bridges Doing Justice written by Orlando O. Espn and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Religion categories.
These essays by leading Latino/a theologians, both Protestant and Catholic, represent an exciting new stage in the development of Latino/a theological identity, while also making an important contribution to the wider cause of ecumenical dialogue. As Orlando Espn observes, "No ecumenical relation or dialogue today in the United States can be truly reflective of our respective churches unless Latinos/as (and their faith and their lives) are acknowledged as indispensable and equal conversation partners." Among the themes discussed in this dialogue: God, the Holy Spirit, Mary, the Bible and Tradition, Grace and Justification, and Ecclesiology. Contributors: Efran Agoso (Hartford Seminary); Neomi DeAnda (DePaul University); Miguel H. Daz (St. John's University, Collegeville); Orlando O. Espn (University of San Diego); Roberta S. Goizueta (Boston College); Juan F. Martnez (Fuller Theological Seminary); Nstor Medina (University of Toronto); Carmen M Nanko-Fernndez (Catholic Theological Union); Mayra Rivera (Pacific School of Religion); Jos D. Rodrguez (Lutheran School of Theology); Jean-Pierre Ruiz (St. John's University, New York).
Communicate For A Change
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Author : Lori Carrell
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2021-09-28
Communicate For A Change written by Lori Carrell and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-28 with Education categories.
This is a different kind of book: a call for courageous conversations focusing on nine taboo subjects that bedevil higher education. For nearly a decade, distinguished scholars Lori Carrell and Robert Zemsky have been having frank conversations with each other—and with colleagues and friends—about the state of higher education. In Communicate for a Change, they bring together nine of their most insightful conversations to explore difficult questions that today's administrators, trustees, and faculty members too frequently avoid. Why, Carrell and Zemsky ask, is it so hard to talk about the mess that higher education is in? And how can we refocus the conversation on what really matters, grappling with taboo subjects in a way that helps to revitalize higher education from the inside out? Grounded in the real, as opposed to the rhetorical, importance of community in making change, these revealing conversations also explore • why the public no longer sees faculty as heroes and experts • how to overcome the academy's fondness for slogans • how money talks • why curricular change doesn't (usually) happen • the students we hardly know and how we might come to know them better • how to constructively approach differences of race and gender • and much more A golden thread weaves its way through the book, revealing the premise that rich, honest talk can generate trust, connection, and fresh ideas for revolutionary change. Carrell, the chancellor of the University of Minnesota Rochester, is by both training and instinct a testifier. Learning for her is tangible, a product of truly getting dirty, sorting through the muck of conflict as well as connection. Zemsky, on the other hand, is a provocateur who pushes an argument as a means to explore differences and conflicts. Both are natural storytellers. Their conversations are enriched by the contributions of a host of higher education experts and leaders. Breaking new ground in terms of both its subject matter and its format, Communicate for a Change is an accessible and engaging catalyst that will kick-start subsequent deliberations.
Slam Dunks And No Brainers
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Author : Leslie Savan
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2005-10-04
Slam Dunks And No Brainers written by Leslie Savan and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-04 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In this marvelously original book, three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Leslie Savan offers fascinating insights into why we’re all talking the talk—Duh; Bring it on!; Bling; Whatever!—and what this reveals about America today. Savan traces the paths that phrases like these travel from obscure slang to pop stardom, selling everything from cars (ads for VWs, Mitsubishis, and Mercurys all pitch them as “no-brainer”s) to wars (finding WMD in Iraq was to be a “slam dunk”). Real people create these catchy phrases, but once media, politics, and businesses broadcast them, they burst out of our mouths as celebrity words, newly glamorous and powerful. Witty, fun, and full of thought-provoking stories about the origins of popular expressions, Slam Dunks and No-Brainers is for everyone who loves the mysteries of language.