The Dictionary of Bullshit
The Dictionary of Bullshit by Nick Webb, published by Pavilion Books on June 28, 2007, is a 256-page exploration of the complexities of language and its misuse in various sectors such as business, politics, and media. This book examines how everyday language can be manipulated, presenting a critical look at the absurdities and challenges posed by modern communication. Webb delves into the nuances of what he terms “bullshit,” offering insights into how it permeates our lives and influences our thinking.
Readers will find a blend of humor and serious commentary as Webb navigates the linguistic landscape filled with euphemisms and misleading phrases. The book highlights both trivial and significant examples of language manipulation, from the absurdity of cramped living spaces described as “studio flats” to the more insidious forms of communication that lack moral content. By addressing these issues, The Dictionary of Bullshit serves as a guide to recognizing and understanding the pervasive nature of misleading language in contemporary society.
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Without language, we cannot think. Most of us wouldn’t have a problem with that because these days nobody has a problem. We have issues, possibly opportunities. If we are unlucky, we may face challenges. Business, politics, self-help, marketing, the media, statistics, science and local government are all rich sources of bullshit that author Nick Webb has scrupulously mined for this indispensable guide to navigating this all pervasive and tricksy linguistic phenomenon. Much bullshit is merely absurd or fun. An apartment advertised as a studio flat is so cramped that nobody has sex in it without putting a limb out of the window. But there is also capital ‘B’, weapons-grade Bullshit that sneaks into our minds like heavy metal pollution. Moral content and personal responsibility have drained out of such Bullshit – just one of the reasons why it is so appealing to shifty politicians and senior executives in expensive suits. Serious and funny, angry and shamelessly opinionated, “The Dictionary of Bullshit” cuts to the chase of corporate speak.
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