Saturday, May 10, 2008

The Anatomy of Dirty Words: Book

Sagarin, Edward. The Anatomy of Dirty Words. New York: Stewart, 1968.

This book is a valuable resource for the student of cultural obscenities. Based on the linguistic theories of Benjamin Whorf, it explores the usage of "dirty words" and their surrogates in modern American society. Yes, it can offend. But it is fun and educational.

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