WORD PLAY: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE TALK PETER FARB IN SOUTH AFRICA

Free Postage Within SA for Orders Over R900! Hardcover. . First edition. Publisher: Jonathan Cape. 355 pages. Very good condition. Why do certain words make us blush or wince? Why do men and women really speak different languages? Why do nursery rhymes in vastly different societies possess similar rhyme and rhythm patterns? What do slang, riddles and puns secretly have in common? This erudite yet irresistibly readable book examines the game of language: its players, strategies, and hidden rules. Psychology / Language Arts & Disciplines / Languages / Psycholinguistics / Verbal behavior AAdditional photos on request. Please ask any questions before placing your order.  Many more titles available by clicking here!