On the Offensive by Karen Stollznow
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.
'I don't think there is any more difficult topic in present-day language study than the vocabulary of offenceKaren Stollznow has done us all a great service in bringing together the largest collection of usages I have ever seen, in all the main areas of linguistic prejudice, and treating them in an enlightened, informative, and sensitive manner. It will help anyone who has ever offended others or been offended by a use of language – which means all of us.' David Crystal, University of Wales, Bangor
'The strength of the book is its comprehensiveness: it covers terms from history, current affairs, literature, public policy, advertising, and popular culture, and includes brief etymological notes... will be of immense value to scholars studying offensive language, both as a baseline for research and a source of ideas to be explored further … Highly Recommended.' E. L. Battistella, Choice
'… an accessible read for a broad audience in a wide range of settings. The book is intended for use in professional settings such as workplaces and schools as well as in social settings like within families and communities.' Dominique Branson, Language in Society
'The strength of the book is its comprehensiveness: it covers terms from history, current affairs, literature, public policy, advertising, and popular culture, and includes brief etymological notes... will be of immense value to scholars studying offensive language, both as a baseline for research and a source of ideas to be explored further … Highly Recommended.' E. L. Battistella, Choice
'… an accessible read for a broad audience in a wide range of settings. The book is intended for use in professional settings such as workplaces and schools as well as in social settings like within families and communities.' Dominique Branson, Language in Society
Karen Stollznow is an Australian-American linguist and author. She is a Researcher at the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and was formerly a Research Associate at the University of California, Berkeley. Her books include Language Myths, Mysteries and Magic (2014), Would You Believe It? (2017) and God Bless America (2013). Karen is a host of the popular science podcast Monster Talk.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781108791786 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108791786 |
| Title | On the Offensive |
| Author | Karen Stollznow |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2020-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 322 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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