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Edwin L Battistella

    Edwin L. Battistella explores language and writing, examining how people communicate and how language can be shaped and improved. His work delves deeply into linguistic theory and the practical application of language in everyday life. He investigates why certain words and expressions are considered better than others, and how public apologies function in contemporary culture. His writing is accessible and insightful, blending academic rigor with a keen understanding of how language shapes our perception of the world.

    Sorry About That
    Dangerous Crooked Scoundrels
    • Sorry About That

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In Sorry About That, Edwin Battistella analyzes the public apologies of presidents, politicians, entertainers, and businessmen, situating the apology within American popular culture.

      Sorry About That