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Nine nasty words : English in the gutter : then, now, and forever / John McWhorter.
"One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593188798
- Physical Description: 276 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
- Publisher: New York : Avery, [2021]
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Damn and hell: English's first bad words -- What is it about fuck? -- Profanity and shit -- A kick-ass little word -- Those certain parts -- Why do we call it "the n-word"? -- The other f-word -- Being in total control, honey! -- A motherfucking addendum. |
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| Subject: | English language > Obscene words. |
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- 9 of 9 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Juniata County.
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- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata County Library | 179.5 MCW (Text) | 39640100611993 | JUNM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
