Rooted - An Australian history of bad language (Paperback)

Bugger, rooted, bloody oath ... What is it about Australians and swearing? We've got an international reputation for using bad language (Where the bloody hell are ya?) and letting rip with a choice swear word or two has long been a very Aussie thing to do. From the defiant curses of the convicts and bullock drivers to the humour of Kath and Kim, Amanda Laugesen, director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of Australia's bad language to reveal our preoccupations and our concerns. Bad language has been used in all sort of ways in our history: to defy authority, as a form of liberation and subversion, and as a source of humour and creativity. Bad language has also been used to oppress and punish those who have been denied a claim to using it, notably Indigenous Australians and women. It has also long been subject to various forms of censorship. The story of bad language is a story about what it means to be Australian.

General

Imprint:	NewSouth Publishing
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	November 2020
Authors:	Amanda Laugesen
Dimensions:	234 x 153 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-74223-663-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-74223-663-4
Barcode:	9781742236636

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