Political correctness : a history of semantics and culture / Geoffrey Hughes.
| Author/creator | Hughes, Geoffrey |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Maldon, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. |
| Description | xiii, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The language library Language library. ^A638151 |
| Contents | Defining Political Correctness -- The Origins and the Debate -- Words and Authorities : Dictionaries and Lexicographers -- The Evolution of the Word Field -- Issues of Race, Nationality, Gender, and Difference -- Agendas Old and New -- Political Correctness in the Past -- Culture -- Conclusion : The Right Thing to Do? Progressive Orthodoxy, Empty Convention or Double Standard? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p.[298]-308) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009012681 |
| ISBN | 9781405152785 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1405152788 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781405152792 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1405152796 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BD175.5.P65 H84 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |