Who Benefits from the Sanitized Language of Violence?

Author:   Matthew Fyjis-Walker
Publisher:   Brill
Volume:   14
ISBN:  

9789004696419


Pages:   72
Publication Date:   13 June 2024
Format:   Hardback
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Language is not neutral; it determines, and is determined, by perspective. This volume explores the role of an influential vocabulary of war, sanitised language, the language that seeks to clean up the appearance of events through euphemism, abstract words and opaque phrases. Critical discourse analysis of the language of recent military campaigns shows that the public authorities do not explain events as clearly as they might. Despite social, political and strategic incentives to use sanitised language, its use appears to undermine the democratic process and reduce public authorities’ freedoms, possibly emboldening adversaries and turning away potential partners.

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Author:   Matthew Fyjis-Walker
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Martinus Nijhoff
Volume:   14
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9789004696419


ISBN 10:   9004696415
Pages:   72
Publication Date:   13 June 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Matthew Fyjis-Walker, MA (2020), King's College London. This, his first publication, explores themes he has long considered abroad and at home.

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