On the offensive: prejudice in language past and present
Auteur :
Stollznow, Karen
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108791786
Date de publication :
15 oct. 2020
Dimensions :
21,5 x 13,9 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
420 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Why are certain words and phrases deemed offensive? How can language reveal prejudice and discrimination, even if not intended? Through identifying and analyzing offensive language, from explicit insults to more hidden discriminatory terms, this book uncovers the reasons behind how and why words can offend.