The Abuse of Language and the Language of Abuse

This book looks at the way in which the meanings of the words tolerance, discrimination, equality, freedom, rights, radical, liberal and homophobia have changed in the English language. Kirk claims that changes in the meaning of words amount to an abuse of language 'when people begin to use lan...

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Main Author: McIlroy, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Review
Language:English
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Published: Amsterdam University Press 2020
In: European journal of theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 97-98
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