Allan, Keith

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ALLAN, Keith

ALLAN, Keith. British/Australian, b. 1943. Genres: Language/Linguistics. Career: Monash University, Clayton, Australia, professor of linguistics, 1978-. Publications: Linguistic Meaning, 1986; (with K. Burridge) Euphemism and Dysphemism: Language Used as Shield and Weapon, 1991; Natural Language Semantics, 2001. Contributor to language and linguistic journals. Address: Linguistics Program, LCL, Menzies Bldg, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia. Online address: www.arts.monash.edu.au/ling/ka.html

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