Language, gender, and professional writing : theoretical approaches and guidelines for nonsexist usage / Francine Wattman Frank and Paula A. Treichler ; with contributions by H. Lee Gershuny, Sally McConnell-Ginet, and Susan J. Wolfe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frank, Francine Wattman, 1931-

Contributor:

Treichler, Paula A.

Modern Language Association of America. Commission on the Status of Women in the Profession.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Usage.

English language.

Nonsexist language.

Authorship.

English language--Gender.

Physical Description:

viii, 341 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Commission on the Status of Women in the Profession, Modern Language Association of America, [1989]

Summary:

Language, Gender, and Professional Writing explores sexist language in depth -- its origins, its effect, the related controversies -- and provides sensible and sensitive guidelines for nondiscriminatory speech and writing. Designed for scholars, teachers, students, professionals, and general readers concerned with language, this book demonstrates the importance and value of avoiding biased language and stimulates its readers to think of language as a rich resource offering many alternatives to objectionable usage.

"This unique book ... represents the best scholarship in the field...". Choice

"Although many existing guidelines for nonsexist language provide alternatives for authors, few match the sophistication of this book in addressing the problems encountered in attempting to rid scholarly writing of sexist expression". Book Research Quarterly

Notes:

Includes indexes.

Bibliography: pages [281]-322.

ISBN:

0873521781 :

087352179X

OCLC:

18780591