Womanwords
Author | : Jane Mills |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105000055124 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Download or read book Womanwords written by Jane Mills and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The balance of power between men and women today has been shaped, in part, by our ever-changing language. In this entertaining and lively exploration of the histories and meanings of over 300 words relating to women, Jane Mills reveals how our language both reflects women's role in society and actively creates it. Extensively cross-referenced, this is an essential dictionary for anyone concerned with language and the relations between men and women"--