Geoff nunberg (14 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Modern linguistics has become a leading edge of the political fight, and in America, the right is winning the (re) presentation battle time after time. The Republican Party has become harder, meaner and better at getting out the message. This is a witty story of the 'Great Re-labelling' of American language and thought.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. There has never been, Nunberg writes, an age as wary as ours of the tricks words can play, obscuring distinctions and smoothing over the corrugations of the actual world.Yet as advertisers and marketers know, our mistrust of words doesnt inoculate us against them. These are the years of talking dangerously, and Nunberg is a sure guide to the pitfalls. With illuminating intelligence and devastating humor, Nunberg decodes the changing syntax of Time Magazine, explains why grammar buffs are drawn to sarcasm, and deftly unpacks the telling phrases of our national conversation, from progressive to elite to changenot to mention national conversation itself.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. There has never been, Nunberg writes, an age as wary as ours of the tricks words can play, obscuring distinctions and smoothing over the corrugations of the actual world.Yet as advertisers and marketers know, our mistrust of words doesnt inoculate us against them. These are the years of talking dangerously, and Nunberg is a sure guide to the pitfalls. With illuminating intelligence and devastating humor, Nunberg decodes the changing syntax of Time Magazine, explains why grammar buffs are drawn to sarcasm, and deftly unpacks the telling phrases of our national conversation, from progressive to elite to changenot to mention national conversation itself.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Modern linguistics has become a leading edge of the political fight, and in America, the right is winning the (re) presentation battle time after time. The Republican Party has become harder, meaner and better at getting out the message. This is a witty story of the 'Great Re-labelling' of American language and thought.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Presents the story of the 'Great Re-labelling' of American language and thought. This book is suitable for anyone who's concerned that what they say might not be what they think, whoever they, or we, are.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Presents the story of the 'Great Re-labelling' of American language and thought. This book is suitable for anyone who's concerned that what they say might not be what they think, whoever they, or we, are.

Soft cover. Condición: Acceptable. marking.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Printing.

Paperback. First Edition Thus (2005); First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: a mild bump at head of backstrip has caused a short tear which has been carefully reglued; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Shows a couple of very minor flaws; but remains a structurally sound, tightly bound copy; virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 1 inches). 326 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.4 ounces. Trade Paperback. First Edition Thus (2005); First Printing indicated. …

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9781586482343.…

Hardcover. Condición: Sehr gut. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Sehr gut. 1. Auflage. fine clean copy. no marks from previous owner. language-english.

Hardcover. Second printing. Fine in Near Fine Pictorial Dust Jacket. Flat signed and dated ("9/5/04") by author at top of title page. A regular language commentator on NPR's Fresh Air, Nunberg examines the curious ways in which the modern language expresses far more about history, politics, and culture than most casual English users would ever realize. Going Nucular, besides having one of the more whimsical titles to come along in a while, offers up scores of chapters, each examining specific words, phrases, or verbal tendencies. Indexed by word and subject. Grey boards and black backstrip with silver titling on spine. Dust Jacket is price clipped, shows light shelf wear, very mild bruise at top of spine. Interior is clean, crisp, tight & bright, other than author's inscription unmarked. xvii, 298 pp. Approx. 5.75" x 8.5". A very nice copy and a wonderful addition to your library. Signed copies of this work are very scarce. Carefully shipped in secure parcel. Ask all questions; glad to respond.…

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 288 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.