Whose Freedom?: The Battle over America's Most Important Idea
by George Lakoff
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Author: George LakoffEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-15
ISBN: 031242647X
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Picador
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Book Review: Impassioned, partisan essay about freedom
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an impassioned, partisan essay about the definition of the word "freedom" from the perspective of a cognitive scientist and political liberal. George Lakoff's book starts as an interesting, thought-provoking argument that uses scientific insights to deconstruct the conservative position. In the end, however, he does not explain how today's raging debates will change American political discourse. His enumeration of the differences between progressives (liberals) and conservatives becomes tedious at times, since it's clear which side he takes. He addresses the book to progressives like himself - basically preaching to the choir. Nevertheless, we recommend this intelligent discussion to people across the political spectrum and, in particular, to communication professionals who wish to examine how the medium shapes the message - even on a neurological level.
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