| Physical description |
xi, 320 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Language library. |
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Language library.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Political Correctness and its Origins -- Ch. 1. Defining Political Correctness -- Ch. 2. The Origins and the Debate -- Pt. II. The Semantic Aspect -- Ch. 3. Words and Authorities: Dictionaries and Lexicographers -- Ch. 4. The Evolution of the Word Field -- Pt. III. Zones of Controversy -- Ch. 5. Issues of Race, Nationality, and Difference -- Ch. 6. Agendas Old and New -- Pt. IV. Cultural and Historical Issues -- Ch. 7. Political Correctness in the Past -- Ch. 8. Culture -- Conclusion: The Right Thing to Do? Progressive Orthodoxy, Empty Convention or Double Standard? |
| Subject |
Political correctness.
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Communication and culture.
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Semantics.
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| ISBN |
9781405152785 (hardcover : alkaline paper) |
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1405152788 (hardcover : alkaline paper) |
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9781405152792 (paperback: alkaline paper) |
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1405152796 (paperback: alkaline paper) |
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