Word: styles
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Born on the Fourth of July begins and ends with those sketches of Vietnam. Kovic's simple, sparse style, together with a certain personal detachment in his narration, give a chilling precision to the horrors he describes...
...interesting that Anthropologist Mead would urge Carter to stress "style over substance" [Oct. 4]. If Dr. Mead were to view some old newsreels showing Hitler addressing one of his Nrünberg rallies, she would see this concept carried to perfection...
When one is left without substance, the only alternative is style...
...second round. Eight out of 10 Carter supporters thought their man had won; most Ford supporters saw it as a draw. Carter came through as strong, forceful and aggressive. According to 1 out of 3 panelists who felt the Democratic nominee won, Carter gained on personality and style, as well as his stands; 2 out of 3 singled out his knowledge. Ford got credit for his knowledge, less for his personality or positions. The debate reassured some Carter backers who were wavering because of their nominee's fuzziness...
...anti-radical coup. Teng would probably have to go through new rituals of selfcriticism, but if he is in fact rehabilitated, it would be a sure sign that the post-Mao leadership now in place intends to move steadily in the direction of pragmatism and an easing of Mao-style revolutionary fervor...