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 p

In Verbal Hygiene, Deborah Cameron takes a serious look at popular attitudes towards language and examines the practices by which people attempt to regulate its

This collection of articles presents a selection of Deborah Cameron’s work on language, gender and sex in one single volume. Arranged thematically, this book

An outstanding introduction to discourse analysis of written language in an age that is more and more characterized by multilingual, digital, and generically hy

Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies and their functions, and those used to insult other people. Thi