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This language reader features thought-provoking readings that explore the various interconnections between language and American society.

 

The text challenges the reader to critically examine how language affects and constructs culture and how culture constructs and affects language.

 

  • Gender and language
  • Hate speech
  • Language of war
  • Censorship

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Including some 90 readings intended to promote thinking about critical reading and language issues, presumably in the context of introductory undergraduate language courses, Goshgarian (Northeastern U.) presents a new edition of his text, substantially revised to take into account a number of issues that arise in the context of September 11th and the subsequent "war on terror" and promotion of "homeland security." New to the edition are some 60% of its readings and chapters on political speech, censorship, political correctness and hate speech, and the "art of conversation." The readings are frequently paired in order to highlight differing positions and uses of words, for instance placing leftist songstress Ani Difranco's September 11th poem "self-evident" against conservative language columnist William Safire's "Nameless Event."
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Now in its tenth edition, this market-leading language reader continues to feature thought-provoking readings that explore the various interconnections between language and American society. For over 25 years, this engaging reader has challenged individuals to critically examine how language affects and constructs culture and how culture constructs and affects language. This tenth edition maintains the integrity of past editions, while reflecting the new and fascinating language issues that exist in today's culture. Provocative selections are organized around nine major language areas, and then broken into stimulating sub-themes like political correctness, hate speech, language and the presidency, and censorship on campus, inviting readers to debate current social and cultural issues that are inseparable from language. Individuals interested in studying how language affects and constructs culture and how culture constructs and affects language.

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This  language reader features thought-provoking readings that explore the various interconnections between language and American society.

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Preface

 

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780321122216
Other:
Goshgarian, Gary
Publisher:
Longman
Other:
Goshgarian, Gary
Author:
Goshgarian, Gary
Subject:
English language
Subject:
Rhetoric
Subject:
Language and languages
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - General
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing
Copyright:
2007
Edition Number:
10
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20061024
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
Some Guidelines (Rosalie Maggio)</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Word Police (Michiko Kakutani)</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
608
Dimensions:
9.08 x 6.3 x 0.9 in 780 gr
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"Synopsis" by , Now in its tenth edition, this market-leading language reader continues to feature thought-provoking readings that explore the various interconnections between language and American society. For over 25 years, this engaging reader has challenged individuals to critically examine how language affects and constructs culture and how culture constructs and affects language. This tenth edition maintains the integrity of past editions, while reflecting the new and fascinating language issues that exist in today's culture. Provocative selections are organized around nine major language areas, and then broken into stimulating sub-themes like political correctness, hate speech, language and the presidency, and censorship on campus, inviting readers to debate current social and cultural issues that are inseparable from language. Individuals interested in studying how language affects and constructs culture and how culture constructs and affects language.
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