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Half-Truths and Brazen Lies: An Honest Look at Lying
48 pp.
| Owlkids |
April, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-1-77147-146-6$16.95
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Clayton Hanmer.
What counts as lying? Why do we lie? How can we tell when someone is lying? In a chatty if sometimes pandering tone, Vermond unites high-interest snippets about lying from psychology, philosophy, history, and cultural studies. The layout is slightly textbooklike, with two columns and numerous subheads on each page, but goofy ink and digital cartoons brighten the look. Bib., ind.