Verbal Hygiene

Verbal Hygiene
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9781134960644
ISBN-13 : 1134960646
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Download or read book Verbal Hygiene written by Deborah Cameron and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-06-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Cameron explores popular attitudes towards language and examines the practices by which people attempt to regulate its use. She also argues that popular discourse about language values serves a function for those engaged in it.


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