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Bad Words - And What They Say About Us (Hardcover)
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Bad Words - And What They Say About Us (Hardcover)
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Once upon a time, the worst words you could utter were short,
simple and tended to be four letters in length. Now things are more
complicated. To be insulted as a 'snowflake' or an 'expert' is
arguably worse than being called a **** or a **** or even a ****.
So what are today's 'bad words' and how are they different from
yesterday's taboo expressions? This entertaining guide to the
shifting sands of bad language is indispensable in an increasingly
divided world in which abuse becomes ever more widespread and
vituperative. Philip Gooden shows how and why taboo words and
contentious expressions, including those four-letter ones, were
first used in English. He discusses the ways such words have
changed over the years and explores how a single syllable or two
may possess an almost magical power to offend, distress or
infuriate. Bad Words investigates the most controversial and
provocative words in the English language in a way that is both
anecdotal and analytical. Combining intrigue and scandal, the book
delves into expressions connected to religion, ethnicity,
nationality, politics, swearing and oaths, and includes
contemporary issues like political correctness and elitism.
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