{"title":"William Lutz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of William Lutz, a distinguished author and linguist renowned for his invaluable contributions to the understanding of language and its complexities. Lutz is best known for coining the term \"Doublespeak,\" which delves into the manipulative nuances of language that obfuscate, disguise, or distort meaning, often used in political and social contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis seminal book, \u003cem\u003eDoublespeak\u003c\/em\u003e, is a critical guide that explores this concept with clarity and insight, providing readers with the tools needed to identify and comprehend the hidden layers of language often employed to mislead or confuse. Lutz's works are essential reading for anyone interested in Philosophy and Psychology, particularly those keen on understanding the power of language in shaping perceptions and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us on a thought-provoking journey through William Lutz's remarkable collection, where words come alive to reveal truths and challenge perspectives, fostering a deeper insight into the intricate dance between language and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"doublespeak-by-william-lutz-9781632460172","title":"Doublespeak","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoublespeak\u003c\/em\u003e is the language of non-responsibility, carefully constructed to appear to communicate when in fact it doesn't. In this lively and eye-opening expose, originally published in 1989, linguist William Lutz identifies the four most common types of doublespeak—euphemism, jargon, gobbledygook or 'bureaucratese' and inflated language—showing how each is used in business, advertising, medicine, government and the military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this seminal book, Lutz articulates that the goal of doublespeak is 'to distort reality and corrupt thought'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000596840684,"sku":"9781632460172","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a2fbcb18bdb774a1d1b656e5ca212507.jpg?v=1763323948"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/william-lutz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}