Nine Nasty Words By John McWhorter
Feb 11, 2024 
Nine Nasty Words By John McWhorter free pdf book download from here. John McWhorter’s “Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever” is a deep dive into the history and influence of nine words that have been deemed offensive in American English. The book investigates the roots of these words, their role in pop culture, and their societal impact.
McWhorter, a leading linguist, explores the aspects of language that are considered shocking and taboo. He aims to comprehend what gives swear words their potency and why they are so enticing. The book suggests that our capacity to use profanity originates from a different part of the brain than other speech components.
Nine Nasty Words By John McWhorter Book Info:
- Publisher: Avery
- Published: May 4, 2021
- Pages: 241
- Size: 3.30
