TY - GEN AU - Dickson,Paul AU - Skole,Robert TI - Journalese : : a dictionary for deciphering the news / SN - 9781936863129 AV - R PN 4728 D554j 2012 U1 - 070.03 PY - 2012/// CY - Portland : PB - Marion Street Press, KW - Periodismo KW - Diccionarios N1 - Cover; Praise for Journalese; Title; Dedication; Copyright; Introduction; Chapter 1: A}; Chapter 2: B}; Chapter 3: {C; Chapter 4: D}; Chapter 5: {E; Chapter 6: F}; Chapter 7: G}; Chapter 8: {H; Chapter 9: I}; Chapter 10: {J; Chapter 11: K}; Chapter 12: {L; Chapter 13: {M; Chapter 14: N}; Chapter 15: {O; Chapter 16: {P; Chapter 17: {Q; Chapter 18: R}; Chapter 19: {S; Chapter 20: T}; Chapter 21: U}; Chapter 22: V}; Chapter 23: {W; Chapter 24: XYZ}; Acknowledgments; Bibliography N2 - A comprehensive A-to-Z dictionary of journalistic buzzwords and phrases, this witty book is both a handy reference and a humorous look at the true absurdity of journalists' tired quips and clichš. With an irreverent tone, the authors present hundreds of entries, the majority of which are accompanied by real-world examples and well-phrased criticisms, on topics such as incendiary leads, double entendres, media shoptalk, teasers, hidden agendas, and tabloid-TV excesses. A go-to resource for journalists, students, and word lovers, this book is a v ER -