Linguistic stereotyping and minority groups in Japan
This book is the first full-length study in English to examine the use of discriminatory language in Japan. As in other countries, there has been much debate about the public use of language deemed demeaning to certain groups within society especially in relation to the issue of minority rights vers...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
Routledge
2006.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
| Colección: | Routledge contemporary Japan series.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798238406719 |
| Sumario: | This book is the first full-length study in English to examine the use of discriminatory language in Japan. As in other countries, there has been much debate about the public use of language deemed demeaning to certain groups within society especially in relation to the issue of minority rights versus freedom of speech. Adding a new dimension to the discussion of language and society in Japan, the book focuses on an aspect of language and power which highlights some of the dissent underlying Japan's officially promoted ideology of a harmonious society. The text presents a revealing e |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (169 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-154) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781134304530 9781134304547 9781280377075 9786610377077 9780203099216 |
