An Encyclopedia of Swearing : The Social History of Oaths, Profanity, Foul Language, and Ethnic Slurs in the English-speaking World
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0765612313
ISBN-13
9780765612311
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 15th, 2006
Print length
600 Pages
Weight
1,156 grams
Product Classification:
Historical & comparative linguisticsHistorical and comparative linguistics
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Covering the various social dynamics that generate swearing, foul language, and insults in the entire range of the English language, this encyclopedia emphasises on American and British English. A-Z entries cover the full range of swearing and foul language in English, including fascinating details on the history and origins of each term.
Presents entries covering all types of swearing, including asseveration, malediction, and obscenity, along with an examination of the changing role and function of swearing in the English language and the origins of swear words and terms.
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