The art of verbal warfare
Smits, Rik, 1953-2022
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We use salty or artful language to win arguments, slander, cheat, and bully, as well as to express feelings of joy or frustration by swearing or "blowing off steam." Rik Smits delves into the magic of oaths and profanity, art and advertising, the lure of fake news and propaganda, as well as invective and off-colour jokes the world over. This book shows why conversation dies in crowded elevators and what drives us to curse at our laptops. The Art of Verbal Warfare is, when all is said and done, the story of how we can get through life without coming to physical blows.
Main title:
The art of verbal warfare / Rik Smits.
Author:
Smits, Rik, 1953-, author
Imprint:
London : Reaktion Books, 2022.©2022
Collation:
528 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 498-510) and indexes.
ISBN:
9781789145946 (hbk)9781789145946
Dewey class:
394
Language:
English
BRN:
527964
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Society and Beliefs | 394 SMI | Available |