Swearing: A Cross-Cultural Linguistic Study

By Magnus Ljung

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349366153
• ISBN13: 9781349366156
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"