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Nine Nasty Words

by John McWhorter

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First published: 2021
Pages: 241

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John McWhorter examines the history and social force of taboo language in English. Historical anecdotes, comedy routines and public controversies supply examples of words whose impact depends on context as much as meaning. This study of language considers how expressions become unacceptable, why they remain memorable and what everyday speech reveals about changing social conventions.

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John McWhorter

John McWhorter teaches linguistics, American studies and music history at Columbia and writes a weekly column for The New York Times.

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Author: John McWhorter
First published: 2021
Reading time: About 5 hours
Pages: 241
Language: English
Genre: Language Learning
Formats: PDF, EPUB, MOBI, Read online