The Art of the Lie: How the Manipulation of Language Affects Our Minds Western Frontier Library 'Lesson Planning for Language Teachers'

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The Art of the Lie: How the Manipulation of Language Affects Our Minds Western Frontier Library 'Lesson Planning for Language Teachers'This book shows how language can be used strategically to manipulate beliefs. From Machiavelli to P. T. Barnum to Donald Trump, many have perfected the art of strategically using language to gain the upper hand, set a tone, change the subject, or influence people's beliefs and behaviors. Language both words themselves and rhetorical tactics such as metaphor, irony, slang, and humor can effectively manipulate the minds of the listener. In this book,