Taboo words, Euphemisms and Language change: An analysis of how taboo words and euphemisms on death and sexuality affects the meanings of various words in Ndebele Language

By Lindiwe Ndlovu

This thesis analyses the influence of taboo words and euphemisms on language change. It argues that the presence of taboo words and euphemisms in Ndebele language often results in changes in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3844308121
• ISBN13: 9783844308129
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"