Death Sentence

Discover the provocative exploration of language and politics in Don Watson's 'Death Sentence'. This insightful paperback, released by Penguin Australia in 2018, delves deep into the tragic decline of public language in Australia. With 208 pages of scathing commentary, Watson's work is perfect for those who are disillusioned with the current state of communication in government, media, and corporate sectors. He argues that our public discourse has become a lifeless sludge, devoid of meaning and creativity, leaving joy and clarity behind. Watson seamlessly draws on George Orwell's insights into language decay while highlighting the pressing need for vibrant, truthful communication in our democratic society. 'Death Sentence' is an essential read for anyone interested in language, politics, and the power of words in shaping our reality. Embrace this illustrated reflection and join Watson in his quest to rekindle the spirit of public language. Enjoy FREE shipping on this must-read critique, but note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Shipping may take up to 10 days, so order now to rethink the way you perceive language in public life!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790983
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 208


Description:
Part diatribe, part cool reflection on the state of Australia's public language, Don Watson's Death Sentence is scathing, funny and brilliant.

' ... in public life the language has never been held in less regard. It withers in the dungeons of the technocratic mind. It is butchered by the media. In politics it lacks all qualifications for the main game.'

Almost sixty years ago, George Orwell described the decay of language and why this threatened democratic society. But compared to what we now endure, the public language of Orwell's day brimmed with life and truth. Today's corporations, government departments, news media, and, perhaps most dangerously, politicians - speak to each other and to us in cliched, impenetrable, lifeless sludge.

Don Watson can bear it no longer. In Death Sentence, part diatribe, part cool reflection on the state of Australia's public language, he takes a blowtorch to the words - and their users - who kill joy, imagination and clarity. Scathing, funny and brilliant, Death Sentence is a small book of profound weight - and timeliness.

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