Michael Billig
Learn to Write Badly
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107676985
- author:
- Michael Billig
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 150 mm X 226 mm
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Michael Billig's witty and entertaining book explores the writing style of social scientists, revealing how technical terminology can lead to poor communication. By examining linguistic features such as noun-based terminology, he shows how social scientists use language to promote themselves and their work.
Using examples from diverse fields like linguistics, sociology, and experimental social psychology, Billig demonstrates that simpler language is often more effective than complex terminology. He argues that the way social scientists write can be detrimental to their work, and offers insights into how to improve writing skills.
This book provides a unique analysis of the linguistic problems faced by social scientists, offering practical advice on how to communicate effectively in academic writing.
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