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The Journal of Popular CultureVolume 23, Issue 2 p. 151-162 Tough Talk and Wisecracks: Language as Power in American Detective Fiction Scott R. Christianson, Scott R. Christianson Scott R. Christianson is an assistant professor of English at Radford University, Radford, VA 24142Search for more papers by this author Scott R. Christianson, Scott R. Christianson Scott R. Christianson is an assistant professor of English at Radford University, Radford, VA 24142Search for more papers by this author First published: Fall 1989 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-3840.1989.00151.xCitations: 3AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume23, Issue2Fall 1989Pages 151-162 RelatedInformation
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