Weeds in the Garden of Words

Further Observations on the Tangled History of the English Language

Auteurs

• Kate Burridge

Paramètres

• 208 pages
• 8 heures de lecture

• Histoire
• Linguistique
• Nonfiction

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Exploring the concept of linguistic taboos, Kate Burridge delves into the world of 'unacceptable' words, phrases, and pronunciations in English. Through a blend of humor and insight, she examines the societal attitudes toward language and the evolving nature of what is deemed acceptable, offering readers a thought-provoking perspective on the dynamics of communication.

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• Année de publication: 2009
• Reliure: (souple)