Weeds in the Garden of Words

Further Observations on the Tangled History of the English Language

Autor*innen

• Kate Burridge

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• 208 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Linguistik
• Sachliteratur

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback