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Filthy English: The How, Why, When and What of Everyday Swearing

of Peter Silverton

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3.51 (237 reviews)
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Explores swearing and the impact of its acceptability on our language, our manners, and our society. This book considers how we have become more openly emotional, yet more wary about insulting others.

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  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 314 pages
  • Publisher Portobello Books
  • Publication Date December 1st 2009
  • First Publication Not informed
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9781846271687
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  • Category Non-Fiction
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