Dog Whistles, Walk-Backs, and Washington Handshakes : Decoding the Jargon, Slang, and Bluster of American Political Speech (Hardcover)

from minacee

This slang guide to (often humorous) political terms (often humorous in origin) was perfect to have around for the recent election. Since it's not an in-depth or scholarly look at how political language has evolved since the founding of our country a reader can choose to read it cover-to-cover or...

from HeatherMS

Ever wonder where we get some of the language and words that are thrown around in the political arena? Then this is the book for you. It is a fun read to learn the origin of some of the slang that gets thrown around, especially in politics. Impress your friends with your new found knowledge whene...

from lizzyerwin

In this delightful look at backstage political shenanigans, McCutcheon and Mark offer a useful guide in decoding political double speak. Rich in funny anecdotes, it would be easy to miss the serious undertones which underpin the points the authors are trying convey. Neither castigating nor celebr...

from zimbawilson

This is a fun book to randomly flip through and read entries from. The authors have done a nice job tracing the history of many of the BS speak terms and language used in Washington today. The tone, while informative is kept light and I can only assume the reason being if you didn't laugh you wou...

from shannonmmorrow

This book is a wonderful addition to anyone's bookshelf who studies or has a career in current politics. While it is possible to read straight through, and it might be amusing that way, it is a book of definitions of jargon or slang that politicians/political analysts/reporters use today. The int...