Nine nasty words : English in the gutter : then, now, and forever
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New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2021].
Physical Desc
276 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
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Northwest Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction
179.5 MCWHOR 2021
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179.5 MCWHOR 2021
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction | 179.5 MCWHOR 2021 | On Shelf |
| Northwest Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction | 179.5 MCWHOR 2021 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2021].
Format
Book
Language
English
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The symbol of * (asterisk) appears as the letter 'o' in "word" of title on title page.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-276).
Description
"One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McWhorter, J. H. (2021). Nine nasty words: English in the gutter : then, now, and forever . Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H.. 2021. Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter : Then, Now, and Forever. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H.. Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter : Then, Now, and Forever Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McWhorter, John H.. Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter : Then, Now, and Forever Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.
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