The Life of Slang
The Life of Slangby Julie Coleman wears academic robes, but underneath it's only too willing to get down and dirty....enjoyable and succinct." --Robert McCrum,The Observer"Completely fascinating... immensely enjoyable... Coleman's thinking lifts this book above the usual semi-disposable level of writing about rude words." --James McConnachie,The Sunday Times"Coleman's book is an enjoyable, thorough look at the purposes and particulars of slang that should be required reading, especially for newcomers to the topic. This is a textbook textbook on slang." --ThinkMap Visual Thesaurus