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What the f: what swearing reveals about our language, our brains, and ourselves
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Published:
New York : Basic Books, [2016].
Physical Desc:
vii, 271 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
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"Everyone swears. In this groundbreaking book, Bergen shows us how and why we swear, and reveals to us the wondrous workings of the brain in the process"--

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ISBN:
9780465060917, 0465060919

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-256) and index.
Description
"Everyone swears. In this groundbreaking book, Bergen shows us how and why we swear, and reveals to us the wondrous workings of the brain in the process"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Bergen, B. K. (2016). What the f: what swearing reveals about our language, our brains, and ourselves. New York, Basic Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Bergen, Benjamin K.. 2016. What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves. New York, Basic Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Bergen, Benjamin K., What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves. New York, Basic Books, 2016.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Bergen, Benjamin K.. What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves. New York, Basic Books, 2016.

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