An Encyclopedia of Swearing
The Social History of Oaths, Profanity, Foul Language, and Ethnic Slurs in the English-speaking World
Von:
Hughes GeoffreyCovering 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.
Juli 2006, ca. 600 Seiten, Englisch
Taylor and Francis
978-0-7656-1231-1
Taylor and Francis
978-0-7656-1231-1