The Argument Culture: Stopping America's War of Words
The Argument Culture: Stopping America's War of Words
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999384
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Argument Culture: Stopping America's War of Words, Deborah Tannen examines how aggressive communication dominates American discourse. She advocates for transitioning from combative rhetoric to more constructive dialogue, highlighting the societal implications of adversarial interactions and encouraging person-first communication to foster understanding and collaboration.
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Deborah Tannen's The Argument Culture: Stopping America's War of Words addresses the pervasive adversarial nature of public discourse. Critics praise its insightful analysis and relevance to media and politics, though some find its solutions vague. The book successfully highlights the consequences of conflict-driven dialogue, urging a shift towards more constructive conversations.
Who Should Read The Argument Culture: Stopping America's War of Words?
Readers interested in communication, social criticism, and conflict resolution would enjoy The Argument Culture by Deborah Tannen. Fans of Malcolm Gladwell's Talking to Strangers or Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow may find it particularly engaging for its exploration of discourse and societal interactions.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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