Second-hand books by Ruth Wajnryb from £12.51

About Ruth Wajnryb

Birth

1948

Death

2012

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Ruth Wajnryb was a distinguished philologist who dedicated her career to the in-depth study of the English language.

Her most renowned work, You Know What I Mean?, explores the nuances and subtleties of our everyday communication.

Throughout her career, she published a total of 16 works focused on linguistics and the social aspects of language.

She investigated fascinating and unconventional topics such as the use of swearing and obscene language in society.

Born in 1948, her academic legacy remains an essential reference for understanding how we express ourselves.