Nine nasty w*rds : English in the gutter : then, now, and forever
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New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.
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276 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Lamar Public Library (C426) - NONFICTION | 179.5 MCWHOR JOHN | On Shelf |
| Security Public Library - NONFICTION | 179 MCWHO | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.
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Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-276).
Description
"A linguist examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power (and why we love them so much)"--,Provided by the publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McWhorter, J. H. (2021). Nine nasty w*rds: English in the gutter : then, now, and forever . Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H.. 2021. Nine Nasty W*rds: English in the Gutter : Then, Now, and Forever. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H.. Nine Nasty W*rds: English in the Gutter : Then, Now, and Forever Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H.. Nine Nasty W*rds: English in the Gutter : Then, Now, and Forever Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.
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