Bibliograph

Nine nasty words, English in the gutter : then, now, and forever, by John McWhorter

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Nine nasty words, English in the gutter : then, now, and forever, by John McWhorter

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nine nasty words

Oclc number

1184123077

Responsibility statement

by John McWhorter

Sub title

English in the gutter : then, now, and forever

Summary

"One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Damn and hell: English's first bad words -- What is it about fuck? -- Profanity and shit -- A kick-ass little word -- Those certain parts -- Why do we call it "the n-word"? -- The other f-word -- Being in total control, honey! -- A motherfucking addendum

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9 nasty words

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