Pop Language

I have been reading a lot about the impoverishment of language recently, especially in relation to our disconnection to the natural world. Many of our metaphors come from comparisons to the natural world, and, it seems, as we become more disconnected with that world, then our language loses much of its flavor. This may be partially the result of new media and the popular mass society as well. At least, this is the conclusion of a new book called Slam Dunks and No Brainers by Leslie Savan. Here is an interesting excerpt:

Slam Dunks and No Brainers

Enjoy!!

Blog of interest for Hip Hop scholars

Thought this blog might helpful for those interested in Hip Hop studies.

NewBlackMan


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CRG