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An Encyclopedia of Swearing

- The Social History of Oaths, Profanity, Foul Language, and Ethnic Slurs in the English-speaking World

About An Encyclopedia of Swearing

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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780765612311
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 573
  • Published:
  • July 14, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 174x246x36 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1156 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: September 4, 2025

Description of An Encyclopedia of Swearing

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.

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