Bad Words: And What They Say About Us by Philip Gooden (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Bad Words by Philip Gooden Snowflake, elite, expert . . . What are todays bad words and what do they say about us, both as individuals and as a society? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Once upon a time, the worst words you could utter were short, simple and tended to be four letters in length. Now things are more complicated. To be insulted as a snowflake or an expert is arguably worse than being called a **** or a **** or even a ****. So what are todays bad words and how are they different from yesterdays taboo expressions? This entertaining guide to the shifting sands of bad language is indispensable in an increasingly divided world in which abuse becomes ever more widespread and vituperative.Philip Gooden shows how and why taboo words and contentious expressions, including those four-letter ones, were first used in English. He discusses the ways such words have changed over the years and explores how a single syllable or two may possess an almost magical power to offend, distress or infuriate. BAD WORDS investigates the most controversial and provocative words in the English language in a way that is both anecdotal and analytical. Combining intrigue and scandal, the book delves into expressions connected to religion, ethnicity, nationality, politics, swearing and oaths, and includes contemporary issues like political correctness and elitism. Flap Snowflake, elite, expert . . . What are todays bad words and what do they say about us, both as individuals and as a society? Once upon a time, the worst words you could utter were short, simple and tended to be four letters in length. Now things are more complicated. To be insulted as a snowflake or an expert is arguably worse than being called a **** or a **** or even a ****. So what are todays bad words and how are they different from yesterdays taboo expressions? This entertaining guide to the shifting sands of bad language is indispensable in an increasingly divided world in which abuse becomes ever more widespread and vituperative. Philip Gooden shows how and why taboo words and contentious expressions, including those four-letter ones, were first used in English. He discusses the ways such words have changed over the years and explores how a single syllable or two may possess an almost magical power to offend, distress or infuriate. Bad Words investigates the most controversial and provocative words in the English language in a way that is both anecdotal and analytical. Combining intrigue and scandal, the book delves into expressions connected to religion, ethnicity, nationality, politics, swearing and oaths, and includes contemporary issues like political correctness and elitism. Author Biography PHILIP GOODEN is a graduate of Magdalen College, Oxford. He writes books about language as well as historical crime novels. The former include Whos Whose? A No-Nonsense Guide to Easily-Confused Words, The Story of English, and (as co-author) Idiomantics and The Word at War. He has been nominated for a CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award. Review ". . . while the low-hanging sound of bollocks seems to imitate the thing it describes." If that low-hanging sound is music to your ears, Bad Words has plenty. - Times Literary Supplement Long Description Once upon a time, the worst words you could utter were short, simple and tended to be four letters in length. Now things are more complicated. To be insulted as a snowflake or an expert is arguably worse than being called a **** or a **** or even a ****.So what are todays bad words and how are they different from yesterdays taboo expressions? This entertaining guide to the shifting sands of bad language is indispensable in an increasingly divided world in which abuse becomes ever more widespread and vituperative.Philip Gooden shows how and why taboo words and contentious expressions, including those four-letter ones, were first used in English. He discusses the ways such words have changed over the years and explores how a single syllable or two may possess an almost magical power to offend, distress or infuriate. BAD WORDS investigates the most controversial and provocative words in the English language in a way that is both anecdotal and analytical. Combining intrigue and scandal, the book delves into expressions connected to religion, ethnicity, nationality, politics, swearing and oaths, and includes contemporary issues like political correctness and elitism. Review Quote ". . . while the low-hanging sound of bollocks seems to imitate the thing it describes." If that low-hanging sound is music to your ears, Bad Words has plenty.-- Times Literary Supplement Promotional "Headline" Snowflake, elite, expert . . . What are todays bad words and what do they say about us, both as individuals and as a society? Details ISBN1472141571 Author Philip Gooden Pages 320 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2019 ISBN-10 1472141571 ISBN-13 9781472141576 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-09-05 Imprint Robinson Subtitle And What They Say About Us Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 427.09 Short Title Bad Words Language English UK Release Date 2019-09-05 Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-09-09 AU Release Date 2019-09-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125315263;

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