Don't Believe a Word: The Surprising Truth About Language by David Shariatmadari

Don't Believe a Word: The Surprising Truth About Language

David Shariatmadari

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction history psychology science challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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Think you know language? Think again.There are languages that change when your mother-in-law is present.The language you speak could make you more prone to accidents.Swear words are produced in a special part of your brain.Over the past few decade...

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