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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results48 Connexions Library5 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 3 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 30 Sources Library 1 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAgreement on terms Luyendijk, Joris Article 2007 I have come to accept that western journalists cannot accurately, let alone objectively, represent the Middle East and the Arab world. The problem is not that journalists do not always adhere to their... Between the Lines: How to Detect Bias and Propaganda in the News and Everyday Life MacLean, Eleanor Book 1981 An exploration of medthods of "dec-doing" our daily newspapers and radio/TV news. Examines our predominant sources of information (mass media) and indicates the existence of many alternative sources o... Books of Interest - Sources 58 Tudor, Dean Article 2006 Reviews of books about journalism, media, and research. The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Doidge, Norman Book 2007 Doidge explains neuroplasticity and shows that the brain is not a collection of specialized parts but a dynamic organ and can rewire and rearrange itself as the need arises. Chomsky for Beginners Cogswell, David; Gordon, Paul Book 1996 An introduction to the life and works of Noam Chomsky. Connexions: Volume 11, Number 1 - Spring 1987 - A Digest of Resources and Groups for Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1987 Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 2 - Issue 48 - Winter 1988-89 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 50 - December 1989 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 51 - May 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 52 - August 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 53 - January 1991- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Connexions Digest: Issue 54 - February 1992- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 Culture of Complaint: The Fraying of America Hughes, Robert Book 1993 Propaganda-talk, euphemism, and evasion are so much a part of American usage today that they cross all party lines and ideological divides. The art of not answering the question, of cloaking unpleasan... For Reasons of State Chomsky, Noam Book 1973 Essays in which Chomsky analyzes the role of the American state and discusses some of the ways in which individuals can respond to its growing power. Journalism and 'the words of power'  Fisk, Robert Article 2010 More and more today, we journalists have become prisoners of the language of power. Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society Williams, Raymond Book 1977 Williams examines more than 100 familiar words and explores how they are used. Language and Politics Book 1998 A series of previously unpublished interviews, spanning the twenty year period from 1968 to 1988, that looks at the connection between Chomsky's linguistic studies and his political analysis.For those... A Long and Terrible Shadow: White Values, Native Rights in the Americas 1492-1992 Berger, Thomas R. Book 1991 Against the odds, Native peoples have waged a tenacious struggle to survive and the re-emerge as distinct cultures. Man, Beast and Zombie: What Science Can and Cannot Tell Us About Human Nature Malik, Kenan Book 2000 Drawing upon the ideas of evolutionary biology, cognitive science and artificial intelligence, Malik questions many of our assumptions about human nature. The Nazis and Deconstruction: Jean-Pierre Faye's Demolition of Derrida Goldner, Loren Article 1993 A review of Jean-Pierre Faye's book 'La raison narrative', which traces the Nazi origins of deconstructionist and post-modernist concepts and terminology. Faye shows, for example, that the concept of ... A New Language is the Number One Imperative for a New Left Project Stoker, David Article 2014 Socialists “use words few people know to make arguments few people understand to fight for causes few people recognise on people who don’t care.” Not Speaking and Speaking: Chapter 1 of 'Speaking and Language: Defence of Poetry' Goodman, Paul Article 1971 Perspectives On Power: Reflections on Human Nature and the Social Order Chomsky, Noam Book 1997 Chomsky sets down his thoughts on topics ranging from language and human nature, to the Middle East and East Timor. Politics and the English Language Orwell, George Article 1946 In our time, political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible. Thus political language has to consist largely of euphemism., question-begging and sheer cloudy vagueness. Postmodernism: Paralysed by postmodernism Kitching, Gavin Article 2008 A great deal of "theory" in the humanities and social sciences -- and not just postmodern theory -- involves the creating of a kind of conceptual landscape filled with curious kinds of abstract object... Problems of Knowledge and Freedom: The Russell Lectures Chomsky, Noam Book 1971 These lectures explore Bertrand Russell's work on empiricism, morality, linguistics and politics. ... Propaganda and Consciousness: The Future of Big Flame Newspaper Article A political dicussion of the strategy and practice of Big Flame, written in the early 1970s.
Selections from the Prison Notebooks Gramsci, Antonio Book 1951 Gramsci's Notebooks cover a wide range of subjects including history, culture, politics, and philosophy. The Semantics of Terrorism Al-Jurf, Soha Article 2010 A mental construct has been created in which the State of Israel is an entity that is under constant attack. By terrorists. Who, irrefutably, must be eradicated. Their actions are somewhat irrelevant.... A Short Course in Intellectual Self-Defense: Find Your Inner Chomsky Baillargeon, Normand Book 2005 What must a citizen in a democracy know to make the word democracy meaningful? Baillargeon provides readers with the tools to see through everyday spin and jargon -- from politics to advertising, from... Some of my best comrades are friends Diemer, Ulli Article 1979 The left's sloppy use of language indicates sloppy thinking. Speaking and Language: Defence of Poetry Goodman, Paul Book 1971 Goodman writes, "I do not think there can be a rule for the appropriate use of formal or vernacular language...The best is to try for a vernacular that molds itself to what is going on and to use it c... Thoughtcrimes and Stupidspeak: Our Assault Against Words Natoli, Joseph Article 2016 We are tortured with repetitions. How many bloggers do we have in cyberspace, opining in a Duckspeak that gets a Bellyfeel response because those who have an opposing Bellyfeel response listen only to... The Trouble with Theory: The Educational Costs of Postmodernism Kitching, Gavin Book 2008 Postmodern theory has engaged the hearts and heads of the brightest students because of its apparent political and social radicalism. Yet Kitching writes: "At the heart of postmodernism is very poor, ... Walter Benjamin: Or, Towards a Revolutionary Criticism Eagleton, Terry Book 2009 Eagleton's goal here is to to contemplate Benjamin's approach to language, history, and art and to chart a dynamic new course for contemporary socialist criticism. War, Peace and the Media Zwicker, Barrie Book 1983 Zwicker argues that press coverage of the USSR is "profoundly uninformative, a journalistic yawn that is helping us sleepwalk toward the biggest slumber of all time: nuclear war." Why I Choose Optimism Over Despair: An Interview With Noam Chomsky Chomsky, Noam; Polychroniou, C.J. Article 2016 Noam Chomsky explores the possibilities for a better human society. Words that Count Women In - Review Kaufman, Kate Article 1993 Review of Words that Count Women In. A guide to eliminating gender bias in writing and speech. Words, words, words...: Diemer, Ulli Article 1978 The misuse of language implies a failure to think clearly, to analyse correctly, to communicate with others. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesChomsky.info The Noam Chomsky Web site.
Connexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Red Menace, The The online archive of the libertarian socialist newsletter The Red Menace. Articles on socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, h... This Magazine This Magazine tells you what's happening and why. News across Canada, award-winning investigations, columnists, fiction, poetry, comics, more! Winchevsky Centre (Morris Winchevsky School) The Winchevsky Centre is a progressive secular Jewish community centre offering intergenerational cultural and educational opportunities emphasizing Jewish history and traditions. Programs reflect a s... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryAfrica: Lessons From Africa Prove the Incredible Value of Mother Tongue Learning Heugh, Kathleen 2017 Using case studies of educational systems in Africa, Heugh defends the use of mother-tongue education in multilingual countries, whereby vernacular languages are used in primary schools to introduce o... The Artful Nuance Evans, Ron L. 2009 A reference book for distinguishing between words which, in modern usage, have almost become synonymous. Business Phrases A collection of useful business phrases from earlier days. Canadian Students' Guide to Language, Literature, and Media Barclay, Susanne; Coghill, Judith; Weeks, Peter 2001 Meant for secondary schools, independent use, or small group study Dewdroppers, Waldos, and Slackers A Decade-by-Decade Guide to the Vanishing Vocabulary of the Twentieth Century Ostler, Rosemarie 2003 Covers almost 3000 words are covered here, mainly American white slang from fads and trends that came out of technology, music, the armed forces, rhymes, and animals. Filthy English The How, Why, When And What of Everyday Swearing Silverton, Peter 2009 An exploration of swearing with background in psychology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, psychoanalysis and linguistics. Mainly focused on British English, however also explores languages such as... The Ghost in the Machine Koestler, Arthur 1967 An analysis of the relationship between reason and imagination. Impressive Phrases Kleiser, Grenville Literature & Language Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to literature and language in the Sources directory for the media. The Loom of Language A Guide to Foreign Languages for the Home Student Bodmer, Frederic This book provides a survey of language throughout history, from hieroglyphs to modern day languages. Made in America An Informal History of the English Language in the United States Bryson, Bill 1994 A history of American English. Musicophilia Tales of Music and the Brain Sacks, Oliver 2007 Oliver Sacks explores the place music occupies in the brain and how it affects the human condition. In Musicophilia, he examines the power of music through the individaul experiences of patients, musi... A Natural History of Latin Janson, Tore; trans. and adapted into English by Merethe Damsgard Sorensen and Nigel Vincent 2004 Latin is the most influential language in the world. It supports the European Romance languages, English, the Roman Catholic Church, and most of the vocabulary in science-technology, law and culture. The New Fowler's Modern English Usage Third Edition Burchfield, R.W. 1926 Modern English Usage is interesting and informative, and never dry. Origins of the Specious Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language O’Conner, Patricia T.; Kellerman, Stewart 2009 A review of popular misconceptions of English grammar and vocabulary. Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang Ayto, John; Simpson, John 1992 There are 5000 slang words and phrases here, words commonly found in the UK, North America, Australia, and other parts of the English-speaking world. Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Second Edition Knowles, Elizabeth (ed.) 2000 These entries tell the story behind words, names and sayings. The range is from short definitions to more detailed accounts. Professionally Speaking Getting Ahead in Business and Life Through Effective Communicating Wilder, Lilyan 1986 Guidelines for effective communication, including media interviews and speeches. Spell It Out The Curious, Enthralling and Extraordinary Story of English Spelling Crystal, David 2013 David Crystal offers up explanations of how English spellling, while not simple, can be sensible if you look at the history of the language and its vocabulary. Talk Talk Talk An Investigation into the Mystery of Speech Ingram, Jay 1992 Ingram explores the many aspects of talking. The Whatchamacallit Those Everyday Objects You Just Can't Name (and Things You Think You Know about But Don't) Danziger, Danny; McCrum, Mark 2009 A compendium of lesser known terms for ordinary things with background and notes. Word for Word Clark, Stewart; Pointon, Graham 2003 The authors try to explain the differences between word usages. Here are about 3000 examples that are confusing because they look alike, sound alike, or seem alike. Word Myths Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends Wilton, David 2004 Takes on linguistic urban legeds, not just debunking them but also examining why they are told and what they tell us about ourselves. From the Connexions ArchivesThe Red Menace A libertarian socialist newsletter Serial Publication (Periodical) 1975 Articles on topics such as socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, hierarchy, jargon, prostitution, obscenity, science fiction, ... |
