Beyond Contempt: How Liberals Can Communicate Across the Great Divide - Softcover

Etelson, Erica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865719179 ISBN 13: 9780865719170

Verlag: New Society Publishers, 2019

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A guide to productive dialogue across ideological divides with practical tools for building trust, defusing hostility, and approaching hot-button topics.

With the election of President Biden, many liberals thought that the world of political discourse would somehow go back to normal. But the continued extremism of Republican politicians and conservative pundits has only stoked the flames of progressive disdain in ways that make it harder than ever to engage in civil debate.

In Beyond Contempt, Erica Etelson shows us how to communicate effectively across the political divide without soft-pedaling our beliefs―or playing into the hands of divisive politicians. Using Powerful Non-Defensive Communication skill sets, we can express ourselves in ways that inspire open-minded consideration instead of triggering defensive reactions. With detailed instruction and helpful examples, Etelson demonstrates how we can open hearts and minds in unexpected ways.

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Erica Etelson is a writer, community activist, and certified Powerful Non-Defensive Communication™ facilitator. Etelson has organized for clean, community-owned energy.

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How liberals can talk with, and listen to, Trump supporters without blowing a fuse

Whether you're debating a talk show host, co-worker, or "Fox addicted" Uncle Ralph at Thanksgiving, this book will teach you how to reach people's minds and hearts.... Brilliant!!
― Thom Hartmann, NY Times bestselling author and America's #1 progressive talk show host

[An] insightful exploration of how to connect with people, bridge divides, and communicate effectively across differences.
― Matt Morrison, executive director, Working America, AFL-CIO

LIBERAL AND PROGRESSIVE frustration, grief, and alarm over Trump's destructive political agenda and behavior have prompted mounting disdain for Trump supporters and other conservatives. This reaction is contributing to political polarization and unwittingly serving to strengthen Trump's hand as he sows divisiveness and hatred.

In Beyond Contempt, Erica Etelson shows us how to communicate respectfully, passionately, and effectively across the political divide without soft-pedaling our beliefs.

Providing detailed instruction and dozens of examples of how to discuss hot button topics, Beyond Contempt is a must-have guide to productive dialogue that can defuse hostility, build trust, and open hearts and minds in unexpected ways.

Read this book!
― Joan Blades, co-founder, Living Room Conversations, MomsRising, and MoveOn

An excellent resource for any liberal who wants to heal our divided nation.
― David Campt, principal, The White Ally Toolkit, an initiative of The Dialogue Company

ERICA ETELSON is a writer, community activist, and certified Powerful Non-Defensive Communication™ facilitator. A former human rights attorney, her articles have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Progressive Populist, San Jose Mercury News, Truthout, and Alternet. She lives with her husband and son in Berkeley, California.

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How liberals can talk with, and listen to, Trump supporters without blowing a fuse

Whether you're debating a talk show host, co-worker, or "Fox addicted" Uncle Ralph at Thanksgiving, this book will teach you how to reach people's minds and hearts.... Brilliant!!
Thom Hartmann, NY Times bestselling author and America's #1 progressive talk show host

[An] insightful exploration of how to connect with people, bridge divides, and communicate effectively across differences.
Matt Morrison, executive director, Working America, AFL-CIO

LIBERAL AND PROGRESSIVE frustration, grief, and alarm over Trump's destructive political agenda and behavior have prompted mounting disdain for Trump supporters and other conservatives. This reaction is contributing to political polarization and unwittingly serving to strengthen Trump's hand as he sows divisiveness and hatred.

In Beyond Contempt, Erica Etelson shows us how to communicate respectfully, passionately, and effectively across the political divide without soft-pedaling our beliefs.

Providing detailed instruction and dozens of examples of how to discuss hot button topics, Beyond Contempt is a must-have guide to productive dialogue that can defuse hostility, build trust, and open hearts and minds in unexpected ways.

Read this book!
Joan Blades, co-founder, Living Room Conversations, MomsRising, and MoveOn

An excellent resource for any liberal who wants to heal our divided nation.
David Campt, principal, The White Ally Toolkit, an initiative of The Dialogue Company

ERICA ETELSON is a writer, community activist, and certified Powerful Non-Defensive Communication facilitator. A former human rights attorney, her articles have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Progressive Populist, San Jose Mercury News, Truthout, and Alternet. She lives with her husband and son in Berkeley, California.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: New Society Publishers
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0865719179
• ISBN 13: 9780865719170
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240
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