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An edition of Expletive deleted (2005)

Expletive deleted

a good look at bad language

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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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Free Press
Language
English
Pages
290

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English language, Linguistic Taboo, Obscene words, Swearing, English language -- Obscene words, Taboo, Linguistic, English language, etymology
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Expletive Deleted: PODA Good Look at Bad Language
2011, Free Press
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Cover of: Expletive deleted
Expletive deleted: a good look at bad language
2005, Free Press
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2005, Free Press
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-274) and index.
The characters $&#@*! appear after the title on the t.p.

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New York

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422
Library of Congress
PE3724.O3 W35 2005, PE3724.O3W35 2005

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vii, 290 p. ;
Number of pages
290

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OL3422298M
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0743274342
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9780743274340
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2005043786
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58720957
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171465
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OL4109585W

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