Language, Gender, and Professional Writing: Theoretical Approaches and Guidelines for Nonsexist Usage

by Paula A. Treichler

Book Overview

This book explores biased usage in depth-its origins, its effect, the related controversies-and provides sensible and sensitive guidelines for nondiscriminatory speech and writing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087352179X
• ISBN13: 9780873521796
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Modern Language Association of America
• Length: 341 Pages
• Weight: 10.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher