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S'està carregant… Language most foulde Ruth Wajnryb
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A meticulously researched, highly entertaining, idiosyncratic look at the how, why and what of bad language around the world. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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I have to say this book wasn't what I was expecting or hoping for. I have a love of words and language especially etymology. That was what I wanted. A detailed history of the words others consider foul. But there was little to none of that. Instead this book was about the science of foul language. The nuances between different terms. The reason behind the words, the way we use them and how they gain, and lose, their power. And there's far more to swear words then just fuck or shit. It delves into blasphemy, curses and oaths as well.
It was a detailed, well researched, comprehensive, educational volume. But at times it was very dry and quite complex. It is not a beginners work, more a textbook for linguists. But I did enjoy it and learned a lot about a different part of language to that which I usually prefer. ( )