A Cursory History of Swearing

Julian Sharman

This is a very readable scientific account of Swearing and Cursing in the English Language. Not only is an enlightening historical account given, but also several excursions are made into other languages and certain historical periods. - Summary by Carolin

Genre(s): Social Science (Culture & Anthropology), Writing & Linguistics

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Chapter I Alimay
00:28:23
Play 02 Chapter II Wanda White
00:20:33
Play 03 Chapter III Anna Simon
00:30:23
Play 04 Chapter IV Dorothy Godfrey-Smith
00:28:54
Play 05 Chapter V Mary Schneider
00:29:43
Play 06 Chapter VI Dorothy Godfrey-Smith
00:28:41
Play 07 Chapter VII Steve C
00:43:40
Play 08 Chapter VIII, part 1 Joseph Tabler
00:18:31
Play 09 Chapter VIII, part 2 Jennifer Fournier
00:25:54
Play 10 Chapter IX Dorothy Godfrey-Smith
00:38:37