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The book takes a comprehensive look at perception, not only the ordinary and personal expressions of perception, which is the focus of other works, notably blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, by Malcolm Gladwell (Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; January 11, 2005), but also and particularly, the ideological and more fundamental nature of perception that stems from definition and from which the ordinary and personal expressions of perception derive. From the origin of perception as a concept, to the dynamics of perception as a social expression, from the instruments and agents of perception to the impacts of perception on society, the book not only provides a necessary foundation for a better understanding of the subject, it essentially leads readers to the next step in the dialogue—a position for articulating the proper response.

In comparison to Dan F. Hahn’s Political Communication: Rhetoric, Government, and Citizens (Publisher: Strata Publishing; 2nd edition; November 2002), the book adopts a broader scope that extends beyond the frame of political speech (slogans and manifestos) and its intrinsically short term objectives, by tracing the realities (consequences) of the unforeseen long term dynamics inspired by political speech. The book shows why and how the definition of people and value is formed and the roles it plays in human relations, particularly group conflicts or conflicts of communality, conflicts with communality and the attendant calamities that have marked the human history.

The book goes beyond the dynamics of perception as social expressions—the focus of Gladwell’s book. It digs into the origin of perception as a concept or product of a concept, investigates the instruments and agents of perception and the impacts of perception in society.

 

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“I really don't think it's something that the general reader would find accessible, which would rule out a mainstream publisher. I think you'd be best off looking for a university press - this seems to be for a very select audience.”

Comment by: Stephany (Imprint Agency, Inc.) | Email: Not available | URL: imprintagency@earthlink.net | Comment Date: 10/3/2006 @ 1:19:13 PM |

"It is clear that you are a deep thinker and an intelligent writer. Your manuscript takes a very complicated subject and organizes it coherently."

Comment by: The Writer’s Edge | Email: Not available | URL: http://www.writersedgeservice.com/ | Comment Date: 9/25/2006 @ 9:20:49 AM |

"You write at a fairly academic level, which will limit your audience.”

Comment by: Robert Wolgemuth, Wolgemuth and Associates, Inc. | Email: Not available | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 9/13/2006 @ 6:01:41 PM |

The author of the monumental human rescue: Tribalizing America, has again excited my faculty and set my whole system in motion with another effort that, with the little I have read, will be dangerous to ignorance, power to knowledge and a guide to redress our definition and transform our perception. Indeed, THE POWER OF DEFINITION will be a classic.

Comment by: arinze okoli | Email: arinze_okoli@yahoo.com | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/29/2006 @ 5:02:17 PM |

"The power of definition" is an extensively and excellently researched book with impeccable logic. The language is concise and the author's passion oozes from every sentence. Even if you don't agree with all the conclusions, you will be forced to look deeply into your soul in ways that you never imagined. I eargerly await the official release of the book and the storm that is sure to follow.

Comment by: Raph | Email: ekwensi@hotmail.com | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/24/2006 @ 9:45:45 PM |

These definitions and their consequences are truly the root cause of man's inhumanity to man. Your analysis touched the fabric of all these meaningless and irrational human behaviors. Although I have not read the entire book, you are undoubtedly on the right track. This is a "must read book" by all present and future political and social gladiators.

Comment by: Ruchi Okeke Ewo | Email: ruchiewo01@yahoo.com | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/24/2006 @ 4:01:19 PM |

The Power of Definition is an eye opener!

From the moment I heard the title of the book, I knew it was going to be a great read, a powerful mind liberator and an empowering tool for self realization and actualization.

From what I have read so far, it has greatly helped me with the knowledge I need to take on the world and establish who I am as a fearfully and wonderfully-made child of the Living God. And no opinion or somebody's perception of myself will ever change the image I have of myself now.

Comment by: Maureen | Email: ogechika@hotmail.com | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/22/2006 @ 12:51:40 AM |

Hi,

My name is Rose and I agree with the author. Perception is powerful because it affects thoughts and actions;

I'm glad he took the time to write this book, to give readers food for thought, something to think about.

Comment by: Rose | Email: Not available | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/20/2006 @ 4:57:56 PM |

Sam,

Thanks for your comments. The book will be out by the end of fall.

Comment by: Ifezue Okoli | Email: ifezueo@poweofdefinition.com | URL: www.powerofdefinition.com | Comment Date: 7/19/2006 @ 3:38:43 PM |

THE POWER OF DEFINITION is indeed an amazing book, with in-depth explanation of how definition of people and values is formed.

From perception as a concept, to the dynamics of perception as a social expression...

Comment by: Henry Wu | Email: ywmisc@yahoo.com | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/19/2006 @ 4:58:25 PM |

An interesting title; when is the book due for release?

Comment by: Sam Young | Email: samy@yahoo.com | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/18/2006 @ 2:34:28 PM |

Sounds like a scholarly work. I look foward to reading it.

Comment by: Peter Jones | Email: Not available | URL: Not available | Comment Date: 7/18/2006 @ 2:37:08 PM |

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