Expletive deleted : a good look at bad language
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New York : Free Press, [2005].
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vii, 290 pages ; 20 cm
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Gilpin County Public Library - NONFICTION | 422 WAJNRYB | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Free Press, [2005].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
The characters $@*! appear after the title on the t.p.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-274) and index.
Description
Has creative cursing developed because we can't just slug people when they make us angry? Throughout the twentieth century there seems to have been a dramatic escalation in the use and acceptance of offensive language in English, both verbally and in print. Just how have we become such a bunch of cursers and what does it tell us about our language and ourselves? A look at the power of words to shock, offend, insult, amuse, exaggerate, let off steam, establish relationships, and communicate deep-felt emotions, this book seeka to discover how what was once considered unfit-for-company argot has become standard fare. Wajnryb steps outside the confines of English in her search for answers, exploring whether offensive words in English are mirrored in other languages and examining cultural differences in the usage of dirty words.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wajnryb, R. (2005). Expletive deleted: a good look at bad language . Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wajnryb, Ruth. 2005. Expletive Deleted: A Good Look At Bad Language. Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wajnryb, Ruth. Expletive Deleted: A Good Look At Bad Language Free Press, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wajnryb, Ruth. Expletive Deleted: A Good Look At Bad Language Free Press, 2005.
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