Background
Silver, Carole Greta was born on June 6, 1937 in New York City. Daughter of Bernard and Sydelle (Bernstein) Silver.
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Kind Words: A Thesaurus of Euphemisms
(Containing over 4000 euphemisms, this reference guide exp...)
Containing over 4000 euphemisms, this reference guide explains how and why we coin euphemisms to hide fears, abide by taboos, mask secret desires, excuse misbehaviour and mention the unmentionable. The meaning, origin and usage of each word is fully detailed.
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Carole Greta Silver
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Bachelor, Alfred University, 1958. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1967.
Career
Instructor Hunter College, Bronx, New York, 1967-1968. Assistant professor Stern College of Yeshiva University, New York City, 1968-1975, associate professor, 1976-1982, professor, since 1982, chairman humanities division, 1989—2004. Associate editor Macmillan Company, New York City, 1967.
Adjunct professor New York University, 1992-1994. Member City University of New York Victorian Seminar, New York, since 1990.
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Kind Words: A Thesaurus of Euphemisms
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Kind Words: A Thesaurus of Euphemisms
Membership
Member Modern Language Association, American Association of University Professors, National Organization of Women, Northeast Victorian Studies Association (vice president 1977-1981, member advisory board, program committee since 1981), William Morris Society (executive committee 1975-1995, executive board since 1996), African National Congress.
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Married Norman Levy, February 26, 1991.
Education
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1958
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1959
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1967
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1967 - 1968
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1968 - 1975