Exploring LanguageGary Goshgarian "Exploring Language, 8th Edition, collects 84 selections in nine chapters to focus on some provocative aspects of American culture as they are revealed by language. Among the timely topics: the media and bias, computers and writing, black English, gender differences, "warspeak," advertising (as manipulation or art?), political double talk, and bilingualism."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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... sexist or racist. Does this describe people you know? Do you think a person who opposes sexism and racism can still support freedom of speech? Or, do you think it's racist and sexist to be opposed to sanctions on racist and sexist ...
... sexist or racist. Does this describe people you know? Do you think a person who opposes sexism and racism can still support freedom of speech? Or, do you think it's racist and sexist to be opposed to sanctions on racist and sexist ...
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... sexist language and not be a "feminist"? Would you consider men who avoid sexist language feminists? Explain. RHETORICAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Agnew asks, in paragraph 4, "why must we bastardize the language to accommodate carping and ...
... sexist language and not be a "feminist"? Would you consider men who avoid sexist language feminists? Explain. RHETORICAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Agnew asks, in paragraph 4, "why must we bastardize the language to accommodate carping and ...
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... sexist terms, though worthwhile, says the author, may be little more than a superficial effort. Jack Rosenthal is editor of the New York Times editorial page and a contributor to the "On Language" column in that paper's Sunday Magazine ...
... sexist terms, though worthwhile, says the author, may be little more than a superficial effort. Jack Rosenthal is editor of the New York Times editorial page and a contributor to the "On Language" column in that paper's Sunday Magazine ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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