Rooted: An Australian History of Bad Language by Amanda Laugesen
Bugger, rooted, bloody oath...
What is it about Australians and swearing? We've got an international reputation for using bad language (Where the bloody hell are ya?) and letting rip with a choice swear word or two has long been a very Aussie thing to do. From the defiant curses of the convicts and bullock drivers to the humour of Kath and Kim, Amanda Laugesen, director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of Australia's bad language to reveal our preoccupations and our concerns.
Bad language has been used in all sort of ways in our history: to defy authority, as a form of liberation and subversion, and as a source of humour and creativity. Bad language has also been used to oppress and punish those who have been denied a claim to using it, notably Indigenous Australians and women. It has also long been subject to various forms of censorship.
Format: Paperback | 320 pages
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.2 x 2.2 | 504g
Publication Date: 01 Nov 2020
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Publication City/Country: Sydney, Australia
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 1742236634
ISBN13: 9781742236636
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including minor scuff marks along the edges, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with very minimal creasing but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.