I'm right and you're an idiot : the toxic state of public discourse and how to clean it up

Hoggan, James 1946- (author.). Litwin, Grania, (author.).

Summary: "Just as the natural environment can be polluted, so too can public discourse. I'm Right and You're an Idiot examines the sorry state of today's public square, showing how polluted, polarized conversations discourage people from taking action on critical issues such as climate change, and demonstrating how we can clear the air and become more powerful and effective communicators." --

Record details

ISBN: 9780865718173 (paperback)
Physical Description: print
regular print
xxi, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Gabriola Island, British Columbia : New Society Publishers, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Acknowledgments -- Prologue -- Part I. The polluted public square -- Section A. Smashing heads doesn't open minds -- Section B. A failure to communicate -- Part II. Speak the truth, but not to punish -- Section D. Leaning into the future -- Section E. The mighty tool of public narrative -- Section F. From the heart -- Epilogue: Lessons learned -- Endnotes -- Index -- About the author.