The Color of Words
An Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Ethnic Bias in the United States
Description:... Library Journal. This combination multicultural encyclopedia and dictionary of terms associated with racial discrimination offers a contemporary look at ethnic usage. More than a simple slang dictionary, it incorporates common yet misunderstood terms ("Hispanic," "Native American"), ethnic slurs affecting a wide group of American minorities, and politically driven words and phrases ("ethnic cleansing," "politically correct"). Entries begin with one or more definitions followed by known etymology and usage; social background and implications are often included. A writer and editor trained as an anthropologist, Herbst has created a balanced, scholarly treatment of intercultural communication. Used in conjunction with works treating a single ethnic culture (e.g., Juba to Jive: A Dictionary of African-American Slang, LJ 1/94), this work will help define the language of cultural relations A useful reference for both academic and public libraries.Kelli Perkins, Herrick P.L., Holland, Mich.
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