Intended to promote bias-free and non-sexist language in scholarly writing, this book was developed after a 1988 survey undertaken by the American Association of University Presses indicated that scholarly publishing was lagging behind other areas of publishing in adopting correct language usage. The book is the result of the work of a task force on bias-free language and encompasses recommendations from many individuals and organizations. It offers a set of guidelines for gender-neutral and bias-free language that can be implemented by university presses. The book provides concise, practical chapters on usage in gender, race, ethnicity, citizenship and nationality, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, and age. (NKA)