Swearing in English

Bad Language, Purity and Power from 1586 to the Present

Autor*innen

• Tony McEnery

Parameter

• 292 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Linguistik

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Exploring the social function of swearing in modern English, this book provides a corpus-informed analysis of its usage. It delves into the nuances of swearing, emphasizing its connection to abusive language. By examining the everyday role of swearing, the text highlights its significance in communication and social interactions.

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