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Holy Sh*t
Book • 2013
In 'Holy Sh*t', Melissa Mohr delves into the fascinating history of swearing, examining both obscenities and oaths across different cultures and eras.
The book offers a humorous yet scholarly look at how swear words have evolved and their social and emotional functions.
The book offers a humorous yet scholarly look at how swear words have evolved and their social and emotional functions.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book about the history of swearing.
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540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think
Mentioned by Alexandre Lefebvre to illustrate how the use of swear words reflects a society's moral commitments.
Liberalism as a Way of Life
