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Routledge Profanity, Obscenity and the Media: Language of Journalism Vol. 2

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This second volume of Melvin J. Lasky's Language of Journalism series offers a penetrating examination of how mainstream American and British newspapers systematically debase language through platitudes and euphemisms. Praised as a brilliant and original study in communications, the book breaks new ground in comparing the styles and prejudices of major news outlets whilst documenting the growing crisis affecting honest, independent journalism in the Western world. Lasky's trenchant analysis reveals how contemporary media operates within linguistic constraints that undermine thoughtful reporting and truthful discourse. This volume extends the author's investigation into the relationship between language use and journalistic integrity, making it essential reading for anyone concerned with media criticism, linguistic analysis, or the state of modern journalism.

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Routledge published second volume examines comparative styles of American and British newspaper language and editorial prejudices.

Melvin J. Lasky's Language of Journalism series explores systematic debasement of language through obligatory platitudes and compulsory euphemisms in media.

Trenchant analysis of how contemporary journalism compromises honest reporting through linguistic constraints and institutional pressures.

Original communications study praised for brilliant insight into the relationship between language use and the crisis affecting independent journalism in the Western world.

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Release Date
30 August 2014
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