The War of Languages

Author: Robin Lopez
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Robin Lopez accurately and incisively addresses a striking and urgent issue in contemporary American society—"Who" holds power, and "how" do power holders exercise, maintain, and lose power. This book offers an in-depth yet engaging exploration of news events such as the discussions on "political correctness," Anita Hill-Claurence hearings, Hillary Clinton as "First Lady," O.J. Simpson murder trial, debates over Black English, and Clinton's sex scandal. Through his examination, the author concludes that power struggles at the end of the 20th century were, in fact, contests over discourse power, with language control serving as the core foundation of all power.