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“Few people become assholes reluctantly.”

Quote by Geoffrey Nunberg

Book:Ascent of the A-Word: Assholism, the First Sixty Years

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Ascent of the A-Word: Assholism, the First Sixty Years

This book delves into the origins and development of the term 'asshole' and its usage in modern society, analyzing its role in interpersonal dynamics and cultural shifts over the past sixty years. more

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Geoffrey Nunberg

Geoffrey Nunberg is a renowned linguist and computer scientist. Born in 1945, he is known for his contributions to natural language processing and linguistics. more

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