Swearing in English

Bad Language, Purity and Power from 1586 to the Present

Auteurs

• Tony McEnery

Paramètres

• 296 pages
• 11 heures de lecture

• Linguistique

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Exploring the social function of swearing in modern English, this corpus-informed account delves into its prevalence and significance in everyday language. It particularly emphasizes the connection between swearing and abuse, highlighting how these expressions impact communication and social interactions.

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• Année de publication: 2005
• Reliure: (rigide)