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When the Language Police Come Knocking.

Authors :
Kniffel, Leonard
Source :
American Libraries. Feb2004, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p29-29. 2/3p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Comments on some languages used in the magazine of the American Library Association. Objection of a reader to the use of the word "Negro" in a historical piece on school-library media programs; Objection to the phrase "people of color"; Implications for readers of the magazine.

Subjects

Subjects :
*LIBRARIES
*PERIODICALS
*LANGUAGE & languages
*ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029769
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Libraries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12105846

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