This entertaining and informative book is a resource on critical thinking and persuasive language. Using the oratory of America's talk show host, it unmasks methods of persuasion that can lead to false conclusions. See why it has been endorsed by environmental groups and critical thinkers alike.
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" This is one I plan to read personally." -- --United States Senator Tom Harkin, Iowa
"A way must be found to get this book in as many hands as possible." -- --Kristen Quirk, E Magazine
"I found it to be refreshing and biting. One of my students here immediately borrowed it to read." -- --Michael W. Apple, John Bascom Professor of Instruction and Curriculum and Educational Policy Studies, University of Wiscosin, Madison. Author of Democratic Schools.
"In an admirably fair, even-handed way, Jacobs entertains, educates, and opens our eyes and minds, a valuable book" -- . --Dan Millman, author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
.."a 'must read' for thinking conservatives who want to find the truth behind Rush Limbaugh's distorted environmental ideology." -- --Jay D. Hair, President, National Wildlife Federation
At this critical moment in history, when so many people are struggling to live responsibly in relation to the Earth, this book will help honest individuals and organizations undesand and counter the bullying tactics of dishonest special interest groups and speakers. -- Earth Island Institute
"A way must be found to get this book in as many hands as possible." -- --Kristen Quirk, E Magazine
"I found it to be refreshing and biting. One of my students here immediately borrowed it to read." -- --Michael W. Apple, John Bascom Professor of Instruction and Curriculum and Educational Policy Studies, University of Wiscosin, Madison. Author of Democratic Schools.
"In an admirably fair, even-handed way, Jacobs entertains, educates, and opens our eyes and minds, a valuable book" -- . --Dan Millman, author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
.."a 'must read' for thinking conservatives who want to find the truth behind Rush Limbaugh's distorted environmental ideology." -- --Jay D. Hair, President, National Wildlife Federation
At this critical moment in history, when so many people are struggling to live responsibly in relation to the Earth, this book will help honest individuals and organizations undesand and counter the bullying tactics of dishonest special interest groups and speakers. -- Earth Island Institute
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The Bum's Rush is used in 6 colleges and universities, including Syracuse University.
The Bum's Rush is recommended as a textbook for linguistics, critical thinking, writing, ethics, political science, advertising, public policy, environmental science, and other courses.
The Bum's Rush contains excellent self-improvement information for individuals and organizations.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A textbook on falacious reasoning, not an attack on rush.,
By Rural Life (WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bum's Rush: The Selling of Environmental Backlash (Paperback)
Dittoheads will still be offended to learn how few sound arguments their hero uses. But, Rush haters may be disapointed. The author doesn't challenge Mr. Limbaugh's beliefs or opinions, only his arguments. If you liked "Rush Limbaugh is a big fat idiot", this probably isn't for you. But, if you enjoy critical thinking, this is a nice change of pace from the usual dry textbook.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and Educational,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Bum's Rush: The Selling of Environmental Backlash (Paperback)
If you want an easy to understand book on how to recognize the persuasive tactics used in the media, this is for you. Very informative in how to recognize when you are being manipulated .A great text for universities for linguistics, critical thinking, writing, ethics, political science, persuasive language, advertising, public policy, environmental science, and other courses.
4 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Bum's Rush: The Selling of Environmental Backlash (Paperback)
This author does not know what he is talking about, what a waste of money. Give it up!!
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