Description:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Holy Shit: A Brief History of Swearing by Mohr, Melissa - 2013
by Mohr, Melissa
Similar copies are shown below.
Similar copies are shown to the right.
Holy Shit: A Brief History of Swearing
by Mohr, Melissa
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
New York: Oxford University Press, 2013. First edition, Hardcover, New in dust jacket,. Lisa Force. New York: Oxford University Press:, 2013. First edition, Hardcover, New in dust jacket, 316 pp. Cover artwork by: Lisa Force "Almost everyone swears, or worries about not swearing, from the two year-old who has just discovered the power of potty mouth to the grandma who wonders why every other word she hears is obscene. Whether they express anger or exhilaration, are meant to insult or to commend, swear words perform a crucial role in language. But swearing is also a uniquely well-suited lens through which to look at history, offering a fascinating record of what people care about on the deepest levels of a culture - what's divine, what's terrifying, and what's taboo. Holy Sh*t tells the story of two kinds of swearing - obscenities and oaths - from ancient Rome and the Bible to today. With humor and insight, Melissa Mohr takes readers on a journey to discover how 'swearing' has come to include both testifying with your hand on the Bible and calling someone a *#$&!* when they cut you off on the highway. She explores obscenities in ancient Rome - which were remarkably similar to our own - and unearths the history of religious oaths in the Middle Ages, when swearing (or not swearing) an oath was often a matter of life and death. Holy Sh*t also explains the advancement of civility and corresponding censorship of language in the 18th century, considers the rise of racial slurs after World War II, examines the physiological effects of swearing (increased heart rate and greater pain tolerance), and answers a question that preoccupies the FCC, the US Senate, and anyone who has recently overheard little kids at a playground: are we swearing more now than people did in the past? A gem of lexicography and cultural history, Holy Sh*t is a serious exploration of obscenity - and it also just might expand your repertoire of words to choose from the next time you shut your finger in the car door."
- Bookseller Ziesings (US)
- Illustrator Lisa Force
- Book Condition New First edition, Hardcover, New in dust jacket,
- Binding Hardcover
- ISBN 10 0199742677
- ISBN 13 9780199742677
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 2013
We have 18 copies available starting at $8.57.
Holy Sh*t : A Brief History of Swearing
by Melissa Mohr
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.57FREE shipping to
Show Details
Item Price
$8.57
FREE shipping to
Holy Sh*t : A Brief History of Swearing
by Melissa Mohr
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.57FREE shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2013. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$8.57
FREE shipping to
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing
by Mohr, Melissa
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.57FREE shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Oxford University Press, USA, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$8.57
FREE shipping to
Holy Sh*t : A Brief History of Swearing
by Melissa Mohr
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
$8.57FREE shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$8.57
FREE shipping to
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing
by Mohr, Melissa
- Used
- Condition
- UsedLikeNew
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Skokie, Illinois, United States
- Item Price
-
$4.59$3.99 shipping to
Show Details
Description:
UsedLikeNew. Some noticeable bind wear, however, text is mostly clean & readable.
Item Price
$4.59
$3.99
shipping to
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Holy Sh*T : A Brief History of Swearing
by Mohr, Melissa
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
$10.43FREE shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$10.43
FREE shipping to
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Holy Sh*T : A Brief History of Swearing
by Mohr, Melissa
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Reno, Nevada, United States
- Item Price
-
$10.43FREE shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$10.43
FREE shipping to
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing
by Melissa Mohr
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used: Good
- Edition
- Brief
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
$10.74FREE shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Oxford University Press, USA, 2013-04-29. Brief. Hardcover. Used: Good.
Item Price
$10.74
FREE shipping to
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
HOLY SH*T A Brief History of Swearing
by Mohr, Melissa
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- As New in As New dust jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Item Price
-
$9.00$3.50 shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Oxford University Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2013. Hardcover. 0199742677 . 8vo 8" - 9" tall; an pp .
Item Price
$9.00
$3.50
shipping to
HOLY SH*T HIST ENG LANG FOUR LETTERS C: A Brief History of Swearing
by MOHR
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780199742677 / 0199742677
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
$3.82$8.57 shipping to
Show Details
Description:
Hardback. Very Good.
Item Price
$3.82
$8.57
shipping to