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A linguist explains how women and men talk past each other
1990Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Linguist Deborah Tannen describes differences in how many women and men use conversation. She says they often have different styles and goals. The book was a bestseller and brought the idea of genderlect to a wide audience.
Who will enjoy it
Couples and readers who like linguistics.
What you will get
Some of its generalizations are debated.
You Just Don't Understand Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Communication · Gender · Language
Length
330 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Deborah Tannen.
Setting
Homes and offices.
What makes it different
A popular linguistics book about conversation styles.
Feel
Clear, warm and a bit playful.
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