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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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Synopsis:
Exploring Langauge 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. Key topics include Gender and Language; Hate Speech; Language of War; Censorship.
Synopsis:
This language reader features thought-provoking readings that explore the various interconnections between language and American society.
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608 pages
Longman Publishing Group -
English9780321457974
Reviews:
"Synopsis"
by Hold All,
Exploring Langauge 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. Key topics include Gender and Language; Hate Speech; Language of War; Censorship.
"Synopsis"
by Hold All,
This language reader features thought-provoking readings that explore the various interconnections between language and American society.
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