IN PRAISE OF "Williams makes the case for rhetorical sensitivity in the writing of government regulations, by demonstrating in vivid fashion ?with examples both touching and riveting?that the one-size-fits-all solution of Plain English could offer neither clarity nor credibility to historically marginalized (and historically deceived) communities. This is a vital book for truly understanding the social and political implications of the canon of style and for recognizing the dexterities necessary for effective communication." ?Sam Dragga, Texas Tech University "Miriam Williams's groundbreaking new book conducts a poignant and much needed rhetorical analysis of the highly discriminatory Texas Black Codes that operated with racialized impunity during the late 19th and early 20th century. Her additional multi-ethnic analysis of contemporary Texas Child Care Licensing regulations, coupled with findings from African American focus groups, further points us in new directions by showing how liberating discursive analyses in Technical Communication Studies can be. The impact this important work will have on writing and analyzing governmental regulatory texts promises to open up how technical writers for these agencies can help rather than hurt the people most in need. Williams's careful, comprehensive work will, without question, deliver us from evils that should never have a place in a democratic society." ?Jaime Armin Mej?a, Texas State University
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