Bad Language: Are Some Words Better Than Others?
Edwin Battistella explores why certain words are praised while others are criticized, restricted, or avoided. Bad Language: Are Some Words Better Than Others? considers language judgments in a clear, accessible way, inviting readers to think more carefully about correctness, propriety, offense, and the social forces that shape how words are understood.
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Bad Language: Are Some Words Better Than Others? examines the ways people evaluate and categorize words.
Edwin Battistella considers the ideas behind “good” and “bad” language, including judgments about correctness, propriety, and offensiveness.
The book offers a thoughtful introduction to debates about language use and the social meanings attached to particular words.
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