“Words can be like weapons of destruction: It takes so much effort, and the cooperation of so many people, to build something - and so little effort of so few to tear it down.”
Quote by Deborah Tannen
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The Argument Culture: Moving from Debate to Dialogue
This book delves into the complexities of argumentation and communication, advocating for a shift from adversarial debate to constructive dialogue. more
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Deborah Tannen
Deborah Tannen, born on June 7, 1945, is an accomplished American linguist and professor. Her research focuses on the relationship between gender and language, particularly the differences in communication between men and women. Tannen's book 'You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation' has become a bestseller, profoundly impacting the public's understanding of gender communication differences. more
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