Swearing: A Cross-Cultural Linguistic Study

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
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Author: M. Ljung ISBN: 9780230292376
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: November 30, 2010
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: M. Ljung
ISBN: 9780230292376
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: November 30, 2010
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This study provides a definition and a typology of swearing and compares its manifestations in English and 24 other languages. In addition the study traces the history of swearing from its first known appearance in Ancient Egypt to the present day.

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This study provides a definition and a typology of swearing and compares its manifestations in English and 24 other languages. In addition the study traces the history of swearing from its first known appearance in Ancient Egypt to the present day.

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