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The Law Of The Playground: A puerile and disturbing dictionary of playground insults and games [Paperback]

Jonathan Blyth (Author), J Blyth (Author)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Ebury Press (2 Sep 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0091900301
ISBN-13: 978-0091900304
Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 1.9 x 16.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 263,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Books > Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauri > Subject Dictionaries > Law
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'Great fun', Lads Magazine

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"If you were a cruel kid you'll love this. Glorious, puerile insults in abundance."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding, 19 May 2004

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This review is from: The Law Of The Playground: A puerile and disturbing dictionary of playground insults and games (Paperback)

I'm sure the author himself would be the first to admit that the intended scope of this book is ambitious to say the least, but the brilliance with which he nails the salient points to the page is breathtaking. The subtle nuances of budding social interaction are trailed along the printed page like so many pearl necklaces, inviting the reader to explore the development of language at a most important stage in human growth. The astounding level of research, cross references and supporting evidence mean that although this book is easily understood by the lay man, the author has not betrayed his academic roots. I fully expect this book to be on many a reading list come September. Jonathon Blyth, academic, adventurer, guru. To this list we now must add author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Memories come flooding back, 6 Sep 2004

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Not only does Log-chan's book document our juvenile vocabulary from days past, it shows nicknames, pranks and rhymes that you may not have heard yourself. There's so much in it I had completely forgotten about, and shows how silly and hilarious/sick kids can be.

I've been passing this round the office and has proven most popular. You gotta have a copy, then you'll learn about things like lunchbox hierarchy and what a spooner is. You'll be asked questions on this later, so pay attention!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantabulous, 8 July 2004

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What a great book! I bought it as a present for my nephew and then everyone loved it so much they all had to get their own copies. It's a hoot!!

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