Rooted
eBook - ePub

Rooted

An Australian History of Bad Language

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eBook - ePub

Rooted

An Australian History of Bad Language

About this book

A colorful journey through Australia's unique history of bad language.

Amanda Laugesen, Chief Editor of the Australian National Dictionary, explores the fascinating story of Australian bad language, from convict curses to contemporary slang. This social history reveals how swearing has been used to defy authority, express identity, and shape Australian culture. Discover the power of profanity, its role in social change, and its connection to what it means to be Australian.

  • Understand the origins of iconic Australian swear words.
  • Explore the link between bad language and power dynamics.
  • Examine the history of censorship and linguistic control.

For academics, linguists, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of language and culture, this is an insightful and engrossing read.

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Information

Publisher
NewSouth
Year
2020
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9781742245089
Subtopic
Australian & Oceanian History
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction: Australians and their bad language
  6. Part One Establishing Bad Language in the Colonies, 1788–1880
  7. Part Two Making Bad Language Australian, 1880–1920
  8. Part Three Censoring and Liberating Bad Language, 1920–1980
  9. Part Four Bad Language Everywhere, 1980s–Present
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Select bibliography
  12. Notes
  13. Index

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