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Politics of Language - 1790- 1819
Politics of Language 1790 1819
Author: Ali Smith, Olivia Smith
The period covered by this book was one of considerable repression and rigid class divisions in England, and ideas about language both maintained and justified this state of affairs. Concepts of vulgar and refined language reinforced class distinctions and, at moments of political conflict, such as trials for sedition, these ideas were used to ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780198128175
ISBN-10: 0198128177
Pages: 284
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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