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Rooted: An Australian History of Bad Language - Softcover

Laugesen, Amanda

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9781742236636: Rooted: An Australian History of Bad Language
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1742236634 ISBN 13: 9781742236636
Publisher: NewSouth, 2021

Synopsis

A colorful tour of Australian bad language and its cultural impact.

Amanda Laugesen, Chief Editor of the Australian National Dictionary, explores the engrossing social history of Australia through its bad language. From convict curses to contemporary hip-hop, discover how offensive words have reflected and shaped Australian culture and identity. This bloody beauty of a social history reveals the power of language to defy authority, liberate, and subvert, while also oppressing and punishing.

  • Understand the evolution of Australian slang and swear words.
  • Explore the social and cultural forces that have shaped our language.
  • Discover the unique dimensions of Australian English.

Perfect for readers interested in linguistics, Australian history, and cultural studies.

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About the Author

Amanda Laugesen is a historian and lexicographer, and is Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre at the ANU. She is the author of a number of books in Australian and US history, including several books on aspects of the history of the Australian lexicon. She is Chief Editor of the Australian National Dictionary, as well as being editor of a range of Australian Oxford dictionaries.

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Publisher
NewSouth
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1742236634
ISBN 13 
9781742236636
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
320
Rating
  • 3.63 out of 5 stars
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