Framespotting: Changing How You Look At Things Changes How You See Them

by Laurence Matthews, Alison Matthews

Look at it this way... Everywhere we look, "framing" affects how we see things. Frames restrict our view, keeping us from seeing the whole truth, and subtly influencing our take on everything from deck-chairs to democracy. This upbeat, punchy guide to framespotting will open your eyes and your mind. Learn to notice frames and it's amazing what else you'll fresh ideas; how and why you're being hoodwinked; and how you're part of the transition from growth to growing up. Framespotting is empowering and liberating. And you'll never look at sprinklers or economists the same way again.
"hopeful, realistic and original" -   Rowan Williams , Former Archbishop of Canterbury

Genres: Philosophy, Environment, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2014

About the author

Laurence Matthews has worked as an aviation consultant in Asia, including both China and Japan, and is the author of the Kanji Fast Finder and Chinese Character Fast Finder books. He has wide experience of organizing and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences.

This page is hosted jointly with Alison Matthews, Laurence's co-author on several books including 'Learning Chinese Characters' and the forthcoming 'Framespotting'.

Reviews

[Trevor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't fully agree with their all their framing/conclusions but their framing/execution was an interesting rhetorical approach.

[Madelyn Leach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for a class but found it very interesting. Genuinely changed my perspective on some things. Also a very very easy read which I think is rare for its genre!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute little book that gets it's point across without you having to read reams to get it. I like the psychology in the beginning about the way things are framed/can be deceptive, and how language is used to suggest whether something is positive or negative. This book would be good for kids to read in schools.

[Bharath · Rating 5 out of 5]

one great book i would recommend to everyone. Zooming out of the frames is what is needed in this world and the author explains how to do it clearly. Using climate change as an example is appreciated :)

[Jacquie Underdown · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice and easy explanation on how to see the world differently, how to ask the write questions that lead to who is truly to blame for climate change issues. It offers loose ideas on how to tackle climate change.