| Language, Gender, and Professional Writing: Theoretical Approaches and Guidelines for Nonsexist Usage Contributor(s): Frank, Francine Wattman (Author), Treichler, Paula A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 087352179X ISBN-13: 9780873521796 Publisher: Modern Language Association of America OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1989 Annotation: A landmark book on language and sexism, Language, Gender, and Professional Writing explores biased usage in depth -- its origins, its effect, the related controversies -- and provides sensible and sensitive guidelines for nondiscriminatory speech and writing. Designed for scholars, teachers, students, professionals, and readers concerned with language, this book demonstrates the importance and value of avoiding biased language and stimulates its readers to think of language as a rich resource offering many alternatives to objectionable usage. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Speech & Pronunciation |
| Dewey: 428.008 |
| LCCN: 88038161 |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.05" W x 9.02" (1.03 lbs) 341 pages |
