This erudite yet irresistibly readable examination of the rules and strategies of language deals with such topics as: why certain words make us wince or blush; differences in language between men and women; and the uncanny similarities among nursery rhymes all over the world. "Absorbing . . . curious, amusing, and enlightening".--The New York Times.
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This erudite yet irresistibly readable examination of the rules and strategies of language deals with such topics as: why certain words make us wince or blush; differences in language between men and women; and the uncanny similarities among nursery rhymes all over the world. "Absorbing . . . curious, amusing, and enlightening".--The New York Times.
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Fair. Highlighting/underlining. Cover is shelf-worn; text has some underlining. Embossed property stamp of previous owner on title page. Okay for a reading copy. ix, 421 p.; 18 cm. Includes: References; Bibliography, and Index to Subjects and Names.
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Very good. ix, 421 p.; 18 cm. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 387-409. //AS NEW--VERY NICE COPY--VERY SLIGHT SHELF WARE--TEXT CLEAN AND TIGHT--GIFT--STILL HAS LOTS OF GREAT READS LEFT
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Good. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. spine creasing, edge wear; This erudite yet irresistibly readable examination of the rules and strategies of language deals with such topics as: why certain words make us wince or blush; differences in language between men and women; and the uncanny similarities among nursery rhymes all over the world. "Absorbing...curious, amusing, and enlightening". --The New York Times.
