What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves

by Benjamin K. Bergen

Humor Linguistics Popular Science

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An exploration of swearing that reveals how profanity shapes language, thought, and social interaction through scientific research.

ISBN-13 9781541617209 ASIN 1541617207 Views 94 Publisher Basic Books Year 2018 Edition Illustrated Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 304 Adult No Created February 22, 2026 Updated September 01, 2026

About This Book

What the F investigates the role of profanity in language and cognition.

The book examines how swearing affects the brain and communication.

It draws on research to explain patterns and functions of taboo words.

Readers gain insight into language use and human expression.

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