Fair speech uses euphemism (46 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Very clean hardcover first edition in clean unchipped dust jacket (now in clear removable mylar cover). Clean black cloth boards with gold lettering on spine. No bumping, fading or wear. Binding is tight and square, pages and edges are clean. No names, writing or marks. 222 pages. Dust jacket is clean, unchipped, no tears. Reflections on euphemism, a survey of its history in English and a look at its workings in other languages. Euphemism - an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant. How it is used to and by children, the law, medicine, office life, and the jargon employed by official spokesmen,politicians, military communiques, and the voice of tyranny.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Condition: As New (AN). This copy appears new and unread. The dust jacket is new (AN) with no rips, tears, or signs of wear. The cover boards, binding, and spine are in new condition. The title is embossed in gold gilt along the spine. All 219 pages are clean and well preserved, with no markings. Fair of Speech: The Uses of Euphemism (Oxford University Press, 1985) is a sharp, insightful exploration of how euphemisms shape communication, culture, politics, and everyday life. Edited by D. J. Enright, this compelling collection gathers sixteen distinguished writers who examine the subtle, humorous, and sometimes troubling ways language softens, disguises, or reframes reality. Covering topics from sex and death to religion, law, medicine, office jargon, and political rhetoric, the book offers a rich blend of scholarship, wit, and social commentary. For linguists, writers, educators, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the power of words, this first‑edition Oxford hardcover is an essential, thought‑provoking addition to any serious language or cultural‑studies library.…

0 Enright, D J (ed) FAIR OF SPEECH; THE USES OF EUPHEMISM Oxford: Oxford University Press, c1985 219pp, 8vo, Near Fine in Near Fine d/w.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. 8vo. 220 [2] page's. As new copy in like-wise As New dust-wrapper, free from any mark's, book plates, inscription's, under lining, high lights, etc. AS NEW BOOK.

First Edition. First edition. Hardcover. 219 pages. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.

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1st Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Wrappers slightly dust-toned. Pages tanned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 222 pages; 22 cm. Notes: Includes index. Subjects: English language Euphemism. English language Composition & style. Language and languages. 1 Kg.…

hardback. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. hardback, top corners of boards bumped and marked 'Damaged' accordingly o/w good in a dust wrapper that is similarly bumped at top corners of flaps, 219pp, ISBN:0192122363.