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Swearing in English

- Bad Language, Purity and Power from 1586 to the Present

About Swearing in English

Describing swearing and its social function, this book focuses on the relationship between swearing and abuse. It provides an explanation of how modern attitudes to bad language have come about.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780415544047
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 292
  • Published:
  • September 17, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 261x281x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 738 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 4, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Swearing in English

Describing swearing and its social function, this book focuses on the relationship between swearing and abuse. It provides an explanation of how modern attitudes to bad language have come about.

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