Don't Believe a Word - The Surprising Truth About Language
David Shariatmadari . Unknown Year . English
Think you know language? Think again.There are languages that change when your mother-in-law is present.The language you speak could make you more prone to accidents.Swear words are produced in a special part of your brain.Don’t Believe A Word
Categories: Science Fiction
About the Author
David Shariatmadari is a writer an editor at the Guardian, with a lifelong interest in language and how it works. He studied Arabic, Persian and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He lives in London.