Swearing Is Good for You - the Amazing Science of Bad Language, 9781324000280
Hardcover
Foul language isn’t just rude, it’s surprisingly good for you!

Swearing Is Good for You - the Amazing Science of Bad Language

the amazing science of bad language

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    23 January 2018

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Summary

Swearing Is Good for You: The Surprising Science of Bad Language

We’re often told that swearing is outrageous or even offensive, a sign of a stunted vocabulary or limited intellect. Dictionaries have traditionally omitted it, and parents forbid it. But the latest research by neuroscientists, psychologists, sociologists, and others reveals that swear words, curses, and oaths—when used judiciously—can have surprising benefits.

In this sparkling debut work of popular science, E…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781324000280
ISBN-10:1324000287
Author:Emma Byrne
Publisher:Ww Norton & Co
Imprint:WW Norton & Co
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:23 January 2018
Weight:300g
Dimensions:150mm x 218mm

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