Speaking respect, respecting speech

Description:

In recent years, words have become the weapons of choice. Particular incidents and events, from the centrality of a racial epithet in the O. J. Simpson trial to the death threat against Salman Rushdie, have galvanized the news media and popular imagination. Contemporary social conflict, epitomized by hurtful speech, is obsessed with questions of respect, honor, and dignity. Richard Abel's Speaking Respect, Respecting Speech makes an impassioned and convincing case for why respect is at the center of social conflict and what can be done about it.

subjects: Hate speech,  Speech perception,  Respect for persons,  Freedom of speech,  Respect,  Social problems,  Interpersonal communication,  Respect de la personne,  Propagande haineuse,  Perception de la parole,  Liberté d'expression,  Problèmes sociaux,  Achtung,  Redefreiheit,  Spraak,  Recht van meningsuiting,  Belediging,  Eerbied,  Politieke cultuur