| A Beginner's Guide to Language and Gender Contributor(s): Jule, Allyson (Author) |
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ISBN: 1783097868 ISBN-13: 9781783097869 Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics - Social Science | Feminism & Feminist Theory |
| Dewey: 306.44 |
| LCCN: 2016054516 |
| Series: MM Textbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (1.10 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this revised and updated 2nd edition of her pioneering textbook, Allyson Jule offers fresh insights into the study of language and gender for those new to the subject. Students will gain a thorough grounding in theoretical and practical perspectives on gender and language in the workplace, media, school, religion and domestic settings. Updates to the 2nd edition include discussion of: language and rape culture; LGBTQ terminology; language and social media; gaming; eco-feminism; and language, gender and Islam. The book is an ideal introductory text for courses specifically focused on language and gender, as well as those where an understanding of these issues would be helpful. Written in an engaging and reader-friendly style, with study questions, suggestions for further reading and a glossary, this book is the ideal starting point for students wishing to understand how language and gender interact in the modern world. |