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The second edition of this collection of 13 original papers contains an updated introductory section detailing the significance that the original articles publi
Politeness
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Authors: Penelope Brown
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 1987-02-27 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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This book studies the principles for constructing polite speeches, based on the detailed study of three unrelated languages and cultures.
Broadening the Horizon of Linguistic Politeness
Language: en
Pages: 358
Authors: Robin T. Lakoff
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005-10-27 - Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

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This collection of 19 papers celebrates the coming of age of the field of politeness studies, now in its 30th year. It begins with an investigation of the meani
The Pragmatics of Politeness
Language: en
Pages: 369
Authors: Geoffrey N. Leech
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
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This readable book presents a new general theoretical understanding of politeness. It offers an account of a wide range of politeness phenomena in English, illu
Impoliteness in Language
Language: en
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Authors: Derek Bousfield
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
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The volume addresses the enormous imbalance that exists between academic interest in politeness phenomena when compared to impoliteness phenomena. Researchers w