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For f*ck's sake : why swearing is shocking, rude, and fun /

"Why do we love to swear so much? Why do we get so offended when others do it? With wit and insight, philosopher Rebecca Roache seeks answers to these and other puzzling questions about bad language. When someone swears at you, it can sting. Likewise, sometimes there is no better way to make th...

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Main Author:	Roache, Rebecca (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:	Swearing. Jurons. Swearing Sociolinguistics. Linguistics. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES. Language. PHILOSOPHY. Cultural studies: customs & traditions. Customs and Folklore. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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