Book
Nine nasty w*rds : English in the gutter : then, now, and forever / John McWhorter.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593188798
- ISBN: 0593188799
- Physical Description: 276 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Avery, [2021]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-276). |
| 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. Swearing > History. Linguistics. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Plymouth.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pease Public Library | 179.5 MCWHORTER
Gift?: No |
34598000876394 | Non-Fiction | Available | - |