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