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A cultural anthropologist retired from the academy, Herbst follows his earlier book on racial and et...
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A cultural anthropologist retired from the academy, Herbst follows his earlier book on racial and ethnic biased language with a dictionary exploring the history and uses of words that make insulting or humorous references to sexual orientation or gender. He provides thorough discussion of the history and nuances of each word (almost 1,100 entries) and extensive cross-referencing. Acknowledging that his liberal political and moral biases are evident throughout, he has nevertheless made an effort to present a balance of views. This is a reference for a broad audience, including students, scholars, and the general public interested in gender issues, language, and culture. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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