The Color of Words: An Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Ethnic Bias in the United States

by Philip H. Herbst

The 851 terms defined include slurs used to disparage nearly every ethnic group in U.S. society, ethnic euphemisms and code words, and vogue or disputed terms heard in ongoing multicultural debates. In addition to providing known etymology and usage, entries explore how meaning varies by social context or circumstance, and how it has changed over time. Many include brief quotations from recent writings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Genres: Dictionaries

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1997

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[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

A dictionary of racist slang and terminology used in discussing racism and multiculturalism. Features lengthy descriptions on the origins of the terms.