Journalese

Overview

An acerbic but accurate media-to-English translator

A comprehensive A-to-Z dictionary of journalistic buzzwords and phrases, this witty book is both a handy reference and a humorous look at the true absurdity of journalists’ tired quips and clichés. With an irreverent tone, the authors present hundreds of entries, the majority of which are accompanied by real-world examples and well-phrased criticisms, on topics such as incendiary leads, double entendres, media shoptalk, teasers, hidden agendas, and tabloid-TV excesses. A go-to resource for journalists, students, and word lovers, this book is a vanguard for identifying the misled word-based methods employed by modern media outlets.

Author Biography

Paul Dickson is the author of more than 60 books including Sputnik: The Shock of the Century, The Bonus Army: an American Epic (with Tom Allen) and Bill Veeck: Baseball's Greatest Maverick. He lives in Garrett Park, Maryland. Robert Skole hasworked as a reporter, editor and foreign correspondent. He lives in Boston. They are the coauthors of Volvo Guide to Halls of Fame.