This book offers a comprehensive study of the nature and significance of offense and offensiveness. It incorporates insights from moral philosophy and moral psy
I'm not a racist, but... You look good, for your age... She was asking for it... You're crazy... That's so gay... Have you ever wondered why certain language ha
Why do people take offence at things that are said? What is it exactly about an offending utterance which causes this negative reaction? How well motivated is t
This book provides readers, students and teachers with a clear and concise guide to understanding the concepts of offensive and taboo language and how this type