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On the Offensive: Prejudice in Language Past and Present Stollznow, Karen (Griffith University, Queensland)
On the Offensive: Prejudice in Language Past and Present
Stollznow, Karen (Griffith University, Queensland)
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.
300 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 15, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9781108791786 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 322 |
| Dimensions | 214 × 139 × 21 mm · 418 g |
| Language | English |