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Journalese : a dictionary for deciphering the news / Paul Dickson and Robert Skole.

By: Contributor(s): Language: eng Publication details: Portland : Marion Street Press, 2012Description: 104 pages ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9781936863129
  • 193686312X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 070.03
LOC classification:
  • R PN 4728 D554j 2012
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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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.

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.

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