Sticks and stones : the philosophy of insults / Jerome Neu.
| Author/creator | Neu, Jerome |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. |
| Description | xi, 292 pages ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | On feeling insulted -- Honor : slaps and swords -- Insult in play and ritual -- Assault from the rear -- The language of abuse -- Insult in the law : fighting words, obscenity, and hate speech -- Insult in the law : libel and slander -- Insult in the law : blasphemy -- Insult humor -- To understand all is to forgive all--or is it? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-280) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007006256 |
| ISBN | 9780195314311 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 019531431X (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF463.I58 N48 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |