Language And Politics (edinburgh Textbooks In A... -

Analyzes "linguistic correctness" and how choosing one language or dialect over another is a political act.

Explores how society polices certain words and the political implications of these restrictions. Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in A...

The book's central premise is that language is not merely a neutral tool with an added "political dimension," but is . This includes everything from an individual's personal discourse style to the broad formation of national languages. Key Themes and Chapter Overviews Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in A...

, a key entry in the Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics series by John E. Joseph , argues that language is "political from top to bottom". This guide covers the central themes and structure of this essential text for applied linguistics and sociolinguistics. Core Thesis Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in A...