Toilet Talk Taboos

Nora Franklin

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

Synopsis

Toilet Talk Taboos presents a groundbreaking exploration of bathroom customs and their profound influence on culture, language, and social behavior across human societies. Drawing from extensive research spanning over 40 cultures and 75 languages, this comprehensive study reveals how our most private daily practices shape cultural identity and social interactions in unexpected ways.

 
The book masterfully weaves together three interconnected themes: the linguistic evolution of bathroom euphemisms, diverse cultural etiquette systems, and the sociological impact of bathroom-related taboos. Through a fascinating examination of everything from Japanese bathhouses to modern European facilities, readers discover how bathroom customs serve as windows into broader cultural values and social hierarchies.

 
The research is particularly noteworthy for its extensive database of over 10,000 bathroom-related euphemisms and its analysis of architectural blueprints spanning three centuries. What sets this work apart is its multidisciplinary approach, combining anthropological field studies, linguistic analysis, and architectural history to create a comprehensive understanding of this universal yet rarely discussed aspect of human life.

 
The book progresses from linguistic foundations through cultural practices to modern applications in public health and urban planning, maintaining scholarly rigor while remaining accessible through engaging cultural anecdotes and case studies. This unique perspective makes it an invaluable resource for professionals across various fields, from anthropologists to urban planners, who seek to understand how societies navigate universal human needs through cultural and linguistic frameworks.

Disponible depuis: 25/01/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 114 pages.

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