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Slurs and Thick Terms

- When Language Encodes Values

About Slurs and Thick Terms

What is the relation between language, communication, and values? In Slurs and Thick Terms, Bianca Cepollaro explores the ways in which certain pieces of evaluative language, such as slurs and so-called thick terms, not only reflect speakers' moral perspectives, but also contribute to promote the speaker's evaluative stance.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781793610522
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 184
  • Published:
  • September 14, 2020
  • Dimensions:
  • 163x240x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 458 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 13, 2024

Description of Slurs and Thick Terms

What is the relation between language, communication, and values? In Slurs and Thick Terms, Bianca Cepollaro explores the ways in which certain pieces of evaluative language, such as slurs and so-called thick terms, not only reflect speakers' moral perspectives, but also contribute to promote the speaker's evaluative stance.

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