A lively history of the sexual biases that exist in our language and a fascinating account of past and present efforts to correct these biases by reforming usage and vocabulary. "A valuable contribution to the politics of linguistics.... Fun to read."-- Publishers Weekly "That readers' awareness of their own opinions is sharpened constitutes one of the positive values of the book."--Charles Sleeth, Times Literary Supplement "Based on thorough and sound scholarship, this work should have wide appeal in the ...
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A lively history of the sexual biases that exist in our language and a fascinating account of past and present efforts to correct these biases by reforming usage and vocabulary. "A valuable contribution to the politics of linguistics.... Fun to read."-- Publishers Weekly "That readers' awareness of their own opinions is sharpened constitutes one of the positive values of the book."--Charles Sleeth, Times Literary Supplement "Based on thorough and sound scholarship, this work should have wide appeal in the academic community."-- Library Journal "What we learn from Baron's insights into our words' past meanings can help us make them say what we want them to for the future."--Beryl Lieff Benderly, Psychology Today "Chock full of good research on the subject that continues to be vital to all human beings. Baron's historical treatment gives depth and perspective to readers who are interested in a dignified approach to male/female communicative interactions."--Mary Ritchie Key, University of California, Irvine "There are a great many books on the subject of male-female language differences but none is based on such sound historical scholarship. Grammar and Gender will become a major source for other treatments of sexist language."--Richard W. Bailey, University of Michigan
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 0300035268.