Speaking in Code: The Anti-Language of Cants, Jargon, Pidgin and Language Games

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Anti-language is a language created within an existing societal language. Anti-languages can be used for secretive purposes, codified information, or as a form of anti-society. The anti-languages are normally a conscious alternative. This book explores the concept of anti-language through cant languages, jargon, the various forms of localized pidgin, argots, and the language game.

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