Nine nasty words : English in the gutter : then, now, and forever
McWhorter, John H.2021
Books, Manuscripts
Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech - the urgency with which we say 'fuck!' is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. 'Nine Nasty Words' is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic.
Main title:
Nine nasty words : English in the gutter : then, now, and forever / John McWhorter.
Author:
McWhorter, John H., author
Imprint:
New York : Avery, 2021.
Collation:
256 pages ; 18 cm
ISBN:
9780593188798 (hbk)
Dewey class:
179.5
LC class:
PE3724.O3
Language:
English
BRN:
2882061