Explores how society polices certain words and the political implications of these restrictions.
The book's central premise is that language is not merely a neutral tool with an added "political dimension," but is . This includes everything from an individual's personal discourse style to the broad formation of national languages. Key Themes and Chapter Overviews Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in A...
The textbook is organized into thematic chapters that explore how language and politics are mutually pervasive: Explores how society polices certain words and the