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Exploring the evolution of offensive language, this book delves into the reasons behind our penchant for cursing, questioning whether it's a substitute for physical aggression. It examines the dramatic rise in the acceptance of profanity in English throughout the twentieth century and its prevalence in modern conversations and media. Additionally, it investigates the absence of harsh language in some cultures, like Japanese, prompting a deeper reflection on what our use of profanity reveals about societal norms and linguistic development.
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Expletive Deleted: Poda Good Look at Bad Language, Ruth Wajnryb
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- 2011
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- Title
- Expletive Deleted: Poda Good Look at Bad Language
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ruth Wajnryb
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780743275262
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of offensive language, this book delves into the reasons behind our penchant for cursing, questioning whether it's a substitute for physical aggression. It examines the dramatic rise in the acceptance of profanity in English throughout the twentieth century and its prevalence in modern conversations and media. Additionally, it investigates the absence of harsh language in some cultures, like Japanese, prompting a deeper reflection on what our use of profanity reveals about societal norms and linguistic development.