McEnery, Tony

Swearing in English

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ISBN 13:: 9780415544047
author:: McEnery, Tony
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Taylor & Francis Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 296
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Language Arts, General,
Condition:: New
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Swearing in English: Bad Language, Purity and Power from 1586 to the Present explores how attitudes towards bad language have evolved over time. Drawing on historical research and corpus linguistics, Tony McEnery examines the socio-historical context of discourses about bad language in English. The book argues that moral panics about bad language have contributed to the differences in usage observed today. By considering a range of data, including corpora, dramatic texts, early modern newsbooks, and television, McEnery provides a comprehensive insight into how modern attitudes towards bad language have developed. This study offers an explanation for the complexities of bad language usage in present-day English, making it a valuable resource for understanding this increasingly popular area.

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