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Mark Forsyth: Che cos'è uno snollygoster? Una breve lezione sul discorso politico

Filmed Jun 2012 • Posted Aug 2012TEDxHousesofParliament
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Molti politici scelgono accuratamente le parole, per dare forma alla realtà che sperano di creare. Ma funziona davvero? L'etimologo Mark Forsyth racconta delle storie interessanti sull'origine di alcune parole nel contesto storico britannico e americano (per esempio, vi siete mai chiesti come George Washington sia diventato "Presidente"?) e giunge ad una conclusione sorprendente. (Da TEDxHousesofParliament a Londra)

Mark Forsyth strolls through the English language, telling stories, making connections and banishing hobgoblins. Full bio »

Translated into Italian by Maria Fossi
Reviewed by Anna Cristiana Minoli
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