(Part 3) Best communication improvement books according to redditors
We found 229 Reddit comments discussing the best communication improvement books. We ranked the 81 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Just before Nasser's coup, 90% of Egyptian women were illiterate. (Source p. 123). Egypt's total literacy rate in 1920 was 13%. In 1952 it was 25%. It exploded in Nasser's period due to his education reforms, making public education free and accessible to all. He increased education spending by 400%, and there was an average of 2 new schools being opened every 3 days. Source
Tarek Osman of Georgetown university states that by the end of the 1940s, 5% of the population held 65% of the assets, and 3% of the population held 80% of the land. By transferring the land successfully, Nasser completely ended the feudal peasant society. Osman states that during Nasser's rule, the cultivable land grew by a third, mainly due to the dam, something that has never happened before or since. Before the revolution, heavy industry made up 14% of the Egyptian economy. After Nasser it was 35%. Osman cites an average rate of 9% GDP growth over a 10-year period of Nasser's rule.
There was a land reform bill in 1945 that failed because Farouk was vehemently opposed to any reforms. In fact, he lost the support of US President Harry Truman for 2 reasons: his inability to end British colonialism, and his stubborn refusal to make any reforms even when the Americans pushed him to alleviate rural poverty. (See here p.35)
Tarek Youssef analyzes agricultural output from the late 1800s to 1945. He provides tables full of statistics that you can check yourself. He states: "whether we look at agriculture or aggregate output, one arrives at the long held conjecture that the level of income per capita in Egypt experienced little or no improvement in the first half of the 20th century."
Britain had over 100,000 soldiers stationed in Egypt before Nasser released the Sudan. There were internal discussions in the foreign office about creating an Egyptian army to police British-controlled territories in Arabia and Sudan.
After Nasser nationalized the Suez Britain literally invaded Egypt to retain control of it, and was forced to retreat only by American pressure. The British foreign minister Anthony Eden proposed assassinating Nasser with poison or an exploding shaver.
David Lascelles, the Consul-General of Egypt was a racist lunatic. In declassified internal memos he wrote that Egyptians are "an essentially cowardly and underbred race which we have had to sit on in the past" See The British Empire In the Middle East, by W.M Roger Louis p. 141. Lascelles wrote that in 1947. He also wrote in internal memos that the Arab League is a 'frankenstein' and Britain must break up the Arab League to stop the danger of Arab countries uniting, writing: "divide et impera is still a good maxim." p.140 of same book. Lascelles also asked in an internal Foreign Office memo in 1947 if they could kill Abdulrahman Azzam, the Egyptian head of the Arab League. Britain was involved throughout the 'independence' period behind the scenes, and this culminated in the 1942 Abdeen Palace Incident where the British 'ambassador' took a bunch of soldiers and tanks, rocked up to Farouk's palace, and instructed him to put Wafd into power or abdicate. He buckled, of course.
So no. Egypt was a shit serf country before the revolution, and it would've remained a shit serf country without it. And if it hadn't have happened chances are that you would be an illiterate farmer.
There are several annual collections published as books. One of my favorites is the Best American series
Other journalism-related books that you might consider:
-Journalism's Roving Eye, a history of foreign reporting https://www.amazon.com/Journalisms-Roving-Eye-American-Reporting/dp/0807143596
This is a book that everyone should read.
Stephen Littlejohn's book Theories of Human Communication (probably on its 15th edition by now) is a basic overview of most com theories. I personally think the book has been over edited to death and is very sterile but it is a flagbearer book. Well-respected. https://www.amazon.com/Theories-Communication-Eleventh-Stephen-Littlejohn/dp/1478634057/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SF4YEF2TEVC9CJ61032D
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A graduate level read that is a really good overview of the scope of com theories is this book by Robert Craig and Heidi Mueller: https://www.amazon.com/Theorizing-Communication-Readings-Across-Traditions/dp/1412952379/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?keywords=communication+theory+robert+craig&qid=1557254455&s=books&sr=1-2-fkmrnull
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This book by Shepherd, Striphas, and St. John is also one that I like...it is a different approach, more laid back in its writing and it tries to approach communication from a different angle. The book is a series of essays by prominent scholars explaining how they "see" communication. Worth checking out. https://www.amazon.com/Communication-as-Perspectives-Gregory-Shepherd/dp/1412906571/ref=sr_1_1
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Kathy Miller's communication theory book is good as well but I haven't seen any of the newer editions. I used to teach out of that book 10 years ago and liked it. https://www.amazon.com/Communication-Theories-Perspectives-Processes-Contexts/dp/0767405005
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You should be able to find a used copy of all these books for not that much money. There are plenty of com theory books out there, but these are good starting points and will prep you well for your MA program.
Yes:
Media & Culture: Mass Communication In a Digital Age 11th edition (Amazon Link)
Thankfully my Uni offers textbook rentals so I don't actually have to buy it.
Go to the library and check out 2 or 3 books. They should have a couple. Find a strategy that works for You and practice it. I got a 89.6 on my test score that way.
specifically, this book was the helpful one for me. https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Postal-Exam-473-C-Barrons/dp/0764134124/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1499303829&sr=1-6&keywords=473++exam
What's remarkable is that McLuhan (a Catholic convert) likely didn't realize how much his 'Tetrad' resembles Aquinas' critique of Averroes' interpretation of the Aristotelian 'Inner Senses'. The 'new science' presented in laws of media is very old indeed.
The 'retrieve' function is tied to memory (one of Aquinastotle's Inner Senses). This is 'continuity' - a process of Grammar :)
Some reading on the subject:
https://www.amazon.com/Media-Formal-Cause-Marshall-McLuhan/dp/0983274703
https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Media-Science-Marshall-McLuhan/dp/0802077153
For intermediate 1 there are 2 other stores selling it on the amazon marketplace: Here
They appear to have the workbook available here and there are cheaper ones available under the More Buying Choices here.
Here you go: The Handbook of Public Sector Communication https://www.amazon.ca/dp/111926314X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_acZTDbSCBW5PP
Sarah Tracy's text unceremoniously titled "Qualitative Research Methods" is what we use in my courses. It's done a good job keeping me on track.
https://www.amazon.com/Qualitative-Research-Methods-Collecting-Communicating/dp/140519202X
Do you have any recommendation for study guide? Would this one be okay?
Wow. I sincerily hope that you at least believe yourself in what you wrote because that does not appeal to any logic or common sense. Mainly because, it is a known fact that Israel supported Hamas some years ago. Source.
The second thing is, i really doubt those people are complaining about Israel not being violent/effective enough in killing off an ideology. They are against Israel because of Israel's treatment of the Palestinian people.
I dont think Israeli extremists, like you, realize what this whole thing is about. It seems that your only solution to the problem is to throw more bombs at it. I dont want to get into a long conversation with you but here's what i have to say.
Terrorism is essentially a message. . It is spoken when there are voices being unheard or under-represented. And if you want to end terrorism, you're going to have to listen to the terrorists regardless of whether you like it or not. You can claim your entire life that you dont negotiate with terrorists but it is more intelligent to think of your future, if not of humanity's future, and get off your high horse and listen to what they have to say.
You call them terrorists and hate them for launching rockets on Israel. We can refine this by saying you hate them causing terrorism, and not because they are brown or arab or watever. And they have very valid concerns. So there's no reason NOT to talk to them.
If you look upon them as a lower species or if you think of yourself as some cocksucking god's chosen people, then you'll never live in peace. So the discussions begin with agreeing on the fact that both parties have equal rights. Right now, Hamas's demands were end of blockade, let people fish, pay salaries to Gaza's civilian government workers etc. Either you let them have their basic freedoms or you cant have those either.
The blockade had stopped lentils, tomato paste, A4 paper, crayons which have nothing to do with Hamas. This is a collective punishment for the people of Gaza which will ALWAYS result in terrorism for you. So if you want to end the violence, let people of Gaza live freely and prosperously otherwise you will never either. It is simple as that.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Plenty of writers started late. You're fine. Do NOT let bullshit like this slow you down. Here are a few suggestions:
Here are a few youtube channels about writing, and links to some books on writing.
Lessons from the Screenplay This one is focused on scripts, but the concepts translate well when it comes to the overall story.
Terrible Writing Advice These are all examples of what NOT to do.
Just Write Similar to LFTS, but of lesser quality.
Stephen King talking about writing
The Elements of Style The OG writing book.
Style: the art of writing well
Stephen King: On Writing Part memoir and part writing guide. Well worth reading.
These are good, but always be on the lookout for more resources.
My last bit of advice, and probably the most important, is be authentic. It's your story. Write what you want to read, not just what other people want. Say what you want to say, even if it's uncomfortable, even if it's not profitable. Don't be a pussy, and you'll be ok.
Admittedly, I haven't read this as sound isn't my area, but Donald Ihde is a good writer. link. Also, Dougls Kahn, who is more of an art historian is worth checking out. Again, I haven't personally read it, but I'll link to it anyway Noise, Water, Meat. It will at least give you interesting "other people have bought" options.
Here are two relevant books from sociology:
Life Online is pretty old and dated in certain respects now, but still worth checking out.
Networked is pretty recent though.
Over the years, have you felt the content of your show (regarding current events) has contributed to the public sphere of media? In a world with so much noise, emotional-bred word spinning, and generally bottom-of-the-barrel news reporting have you felt that your comedy segments have served the role of counter-reporting against biased news outlets?
In the chapter Political Culture Jamming by Warner (pages 145-154 of Dines & Humez) The Daily Show was attributed as a form of reverse political culture jamming.
In essence, the comedy in your show criticizing mainstream media on the many "Wtf?" things they would say was a form of political culture jamming. Your show's content counter-acted the emotion-infused "news" and "political coverage" of news outlets with your own comedy-infused "news" and "political coverage". In a way, it was a reliable source of information on political, domestic, and international matters because the comedy behind the segments revolved around taking the "content" from news outlets that are supposed to be "fair and unbiased" and made fun of them for being the opposite. In actuality, your counter-content allowed your viewers to gain entertainment from the comedy behind the situations, but also to make their own decisions on the issues in a serious context--whether they realized it or not.
If you have time, do you think that your form of news reporting is actually a necessity? Personally, I think those that have watched your show (including myself) have benefited from yours, and the writers work.
Without someone standing on the side of the road with a sign that says, "Hey, you're being an asshole!", I think many people (and politicians) traveling the road would feel more freedom to act like an asshole. We need more The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report with Steven Colbert!
Take a look at Bernard Stiegler, in particular the two volumes of Symbolic Misery (1: The Hyperindustrial Epoch; 2: The Catastrophe of the Sensible).
References don't work. You're just banging your head against the wall. My advice, would be to give this a read, I think it helped me.