{"product_id":"the-conscious-style-guide-a-flexible-approach-to-language-that-includes-respects-and-empowers-hardcover","title":"The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Yin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA timeless, indispensable guide for anyone who wants to communicate with sensitivity and compassion.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Most of us want to choose inclusive, respectful, and empowering language. But language--and how we use it--continually evolves, along with cultural norms. When contradictory opinions muddle our purpose, how do we align our word choices with our beliefs? Who has the final say when people disagree? And why is it so hard to let go of certain words? Afraid of getting something wrong or offending, we too often treat words as dos or don'ts, regardless of context and nuance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thankfully, in \u003ci\u003eThe Conscious Style Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning editor Karen Yin provides a road map for writing and speaking with equity in mind--no matter how the world around us changes. Readers will learn: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to identify biased language \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to use inclusive language to bring attention to specific groups of people \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to adopt conscious language as a tool for self-awareness and critical thinking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to make digital materials more accessible, from event flyers to websites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to alleviate the stress of experiencing exclusionary language \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to collaborate with others and work across differences \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to create a style sheet to help support your practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And much more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With practical advice and hundreds of relatable examples, \u003ci\u003eThe Conscious Style Guide\u003c\/i\u003e invites us to challenge binary thinking, embrace flexibility and creativity, and explore truly effective communication--in all aspects of our lives.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren Yin is the founder of ConsciousStyleGuide​.com and other resources for writers and editors, including \u003ci\u003eThe Conscious Language Newsletter\u003c\/i\u003e and the Editors of Color Database. Named by Poynter as one of the top tools for journalists, ConsciousStyleGuide​.com is an official reference for countless schools, businesses, media outlets, organizations, and government agencies. ​Yin is a member of the \u003ci\u003eChicago Manual of Style\u003c\/i\u003e advisory board and has been consulted by \u003ci\u003eThe Associated Press Stylebook​\u003c\/i\u003e ​ and other industry leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.8 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964657565997,"sku":"9780316478540","price":30.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-conscious-style-guide-a-flexible-approach-to-language-that-includes-respects-and-empowers-hardcover-5270423.webp?v=1775478126","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-conscious-style-guide-a-flexible-approach-to-language-that-includes-respects-and-empowers-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}