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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- A word's origin doesn't tell you what it means today- There are languages that change when your mother-in-law is present- The language you speak could make you more prone to accidents- There's a special part of the brain that produces swear word...

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