Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics) by John E. Joseph

by John E. Joseph

"Language and Politics" brilliantly demonstrates the ways in which language is political, revealing how politics permeates language (and vice-versa); the link between language and nation; the social politics of language choice and linguistic correctness; the significance of language taboos; the role of rhetoric, propaganda, and interpretation; and the power of hegemony and choices. John E. Joseph's previous book, "Language and Identity" has earned a wide readership among sociologists, political scientists, historians, and anthropologists as well as linguists.

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First published June 15, 2006

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like its associated book also by John Joseph, Language and Identity, this book is a fantastic analysis. I'd say it's more accessible than its counterpart. The author uses a wealth of sources as well as personal experience to explore issues worth considering in today's geopolitical climate.

[Ngan Ha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't find what I'm looking for in this book, but useful anyway.