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Exploring the surprising benefits of swearing, Emma Byrne delves into recent scientific research to reveal its positive effects on pain management and self-expression. Through a blend of humor and intriguing studies, she examines various aspects of swearing, including its psychological implications and cultural significance. From the "ice-bucket test" to the unique case of a signing chimpanzee, the book offers an engaging perspective that challenges conventional views on profanity, making a compelling argument for its role in human communication.
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Swearing Is Good for You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language, Emma Byrne
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Swearing Is Good for You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Emma Byrne
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780393356656
- Description
- Exploring the surprising benefits of swearing, Emma Byrne delves into recent scientific research to reveal its positive effects on pain management and self-expression. Through a blend of humor and intriguing studies, she examines various aspects of swearing, including its psychological implications and cultural significance. From the "ice-bucket test" to the unique case of a signing chimpanzee, the book offers an engaging perspective that challenges conventional views on profanity, making a compelling argument for its role in human communication.