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An editorial is presented describing the significance of a new publication, "The Dictionary of Dangerous Words," published in London in 2000. The book features 200 definitions of words that politically correct campaigning has made unacceptable, or has come to represent something unacceptable.

Author: Lipson, D. Herbert
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2001
Usage, Influence, Political correctness, Sociolinguistics, Language and culture, The Dictionary of Dangerous Words (Book)

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A man consulted an attorney regarding an automobile accident in which no one was injured. The lawyer appeared to have no regard for truth and urged the client to sue. This drives up insurance costs to the consumer.

Author: Lipson, D. Herbert
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1992
Economic aspects, Attorneys, Lawyers, Behavior, Insurance fraud

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Americans should not blame Japan for the current economic stagnation. The blame should be directed at US corporate CEO incompetence, and contradictory public regulation which strangles small business.

Author: Lipson, D. Herbert
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1992
Business, Political aspects, Free trade

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