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Without language, we cannot think. Most of us wouldn't have a problem with that because these days nobody has a problem. We have issues, possibly opportunities. If we are unlucky, we may face challenges. Business, politics, self-help, marketing, the media, statistics, science and local government are all rich sources of bullshit that author Nick Webb has scrupulously mined for this indispensable guide to navigating this all pervasive and tricksy linguistic phenomenon. Much bullshit is merely absurd or fun. An apartment advertised as a studio flat is so cramped that nobody has sex in it without putting a limb out of the window. But there is also capital 'B', weapons-grade Bullshit that sneaks into our minds like heavy metal pollution. Moral content and personal responsibility have drained out of such Bullshit - just one of the reasons why it is so appealing to shifty politicians and senior executives in expensive suits. Serious and funny, angry and shamelessly opinionated, "The Dictionary of Bullshit" cuts to the chase of corporate speak.
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The author describes his former life in corporate publishing as like paddling a small raft across an ocean of bullshit. He lives in London N16 and has written a biography of Douglas Adams.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book should be required reading for every business guru, chief executive, management consultant and investment banker - or if not for them, at least for the people who are so often on the receiving end of their collective 'wisdom'. It's a brilliant debunking of all the catch-phrases, jargon, trendy consultant-speak and nonsense that have invaded our lives and are in danger of running riot. A large dose of this healthily refreshing book would be good news for politicians, journalists and business leaders alike - it will make you laugh and help restore your sanity at the same time.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Nick Webb has taken on a strange enough 'mission' to show the simple meanings some strange sounding terms carry in the business, political and legal world. He has certainly proved that he's had a fair share of experience with every kind of crappy or misleading words and how people use them to convince or dazzle corporate employees, 'customers' or the public in general.
Webb has taken a view of erroneous humoristic criticism on today's developed world and there are a few serious points he constantly stresses through meanings of different words.
Webb has taken a view of erroneous humoristic criticism on today's developed world and there are a few serious points he constantly stresses through meanings of different words.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Delightful and perceptive
18 Mar 2008
Format:Hardcover
If you find human interaction increasingly irritating, it may be because your internal b.s. detector is working overtime. Nick Webb's little book will enlighten you and give you much-needed consolation and amusement.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Must read...
10 Aug 2007
Format:Hardcover
Must have companion when writing email explaining "strategy", "vision" and what not.
Without book: "Does not comply with long term vision"
With book : "We are not doing this now or anytime soon"
Without book: "Does not comply with long term vision"
With book : "We are not doing this now or anytime soon"
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Very good little book
25 July 2006
Format:Hardcover
I gave this book to a word-loving, bs-hating editor friend of mine, and she loves it. It became quite the hit around our office. Very witty, very sarcastic, very cool!
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