Forbidden words: taboo and the censoring of language
Auteur :
Allan, Keith / Burridge, Kate
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521819602
Date de publication :
5 oct. 2006
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
636 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A fascinating insight into taboo language and its role in everyday life, showing how we use language in order to swear, to insult, and also to be politically correct. This lively and revealing 2006 book will fascinate anyone interested in how and why we use and avoid taboos in daily conversation.