Euphemism and Dysphemism In this fascinating study, Keith Allan and Kate Burrige examine the linguistic, social, and psychological aspects of this intriguing un

Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies and their functions, and those used to insult other people. Thi

Metaphor has long provided a rich way to speak about the unspeakable, to refer to delicate issues. Sex is one such area. This book follows a cognitive-linguisti

16 essays that reveal the behaviour, beliefs and fears that prompt us to circumlocate some of the more basic facts of life.

This monograph presents the result of the authors’ scientific research on the development of cognitive discursive approach to issues of intercultural professi