Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing Melissa Mohr
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Feb 7, 2014 - The move has rightly been met with criticism with some pointing out that words are not intrinsically offensive and are subject to social norms. Apr 12, 2013 - Four-letter words have been around since the days of our forebears—and their forebears, too. The oath swearing became a commonplace act and forced their followers to the physiological power and social taboo. Apr 11, 2013 - A new book is out this month called Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing, where medieval literature expert Melissa Mohr offers up surprising tidbits about the history of swearing. As Melissa Mohr author of Holy Sh*t a Brief History of Swearing explains:. I'm adding this book to my goram reading list, based on an interview that Dr. Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing (available both on Google Play and Amazon). Aug 17, 2013 - I shall read: Melissa Mohr. This book Holy S: A Brief History of Swearing, does cast a better understanding relating to the controversy surrounding the multicultural vulgarities of today. In "Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing", a book out t. Do I tell him it's sometimes acceptable for adults, but never for children? Jun 21, 2013 - Tonight, a very entertaining video from Melissa Mohr to promote her new book 'Holy Sh*t - A Brief History of Swearing', a historical tour of profanity from Ancient Rome to the modern era. Several of us here at AAR starting talking about what we thought of profanity in It's a preview for a new book, Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing. Apr 12, 2013 - Since the story is not classified as erotica or urban fantasy, where perhaps one should expect a little more latitude as far as language, some readers who find profanity offensive might pick up the title only to be put off by the language. It's OK in private, just not in public? Nov 27, 2013 - Do I want to do that? Steven Poole reviews Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing by Melissa Mohr. Jun 15, 2013 - The shift of obscenity from “the holy” and “the sh*t” was slow and several factors between the Protestant and Catholic link of words combined with God's spiritual body. Susan says: April 18, 2013 at 8:37 am.