Joseph, John Earl. creator John Earl Joseph text Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press , ©2006 monographic eng

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x, 170 pages : 24cm. Language, this book argues, is political from top to bottom, whether considered at the level of an individual speaker's choice of language or style of discourse with others (where interpersonal politics are performed), or at the level of political rhetoric, or indeed all the way up to the formation of national languages. By bringing together this set of topics and highlighting how they are interrelated, the book will function well as a textbook on any applied or sociolinguistic course in which some or all of these various aspects of the politics of language are covered. The chapter headings include: How politics permeates language (and vice-versa) Language and nation The social politics of language choice and linguistic correctness Politics embedded in language Taboo language and its restriction Rhetoric, propaganda and interpretation Power, hegemony and choices /John Earl Joseph Linguistics General Language policy Language and languages Political Hommes politiques Langage et langues 401.4 JOS 9780748624539 : International Book Distributors : Flat No. 17, Prakash Apartment, Building No.-4405/2. 240106 20240108162055.0