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Politeness

(Key Topics in Sociolinguistics)

By Richard J. Watts

Paperback | 9780521794060

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Using a wide range of data from real-life speech situations, this introduction to politeness theory breaks away from the limitations of current models. It argues that the proper object of study in politeness theory must be "common sense" definitions of politeness and impoliteness. Richard Watts conContinue

Using a wide range of data from real-life speech situations, this introduction to politeness theory breaks away from the limitations of current models. It argues that the proper object of study in politeness theory must be "common sense" definitions of politeness and impoliteness. Richard Watts concludes that a more appropriate model, based on Bourdieu's concept of social practice, can thus be developed.

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Book Details

  • English Books
  • Paperback 318 Pages
  • Edition: 1
  • ISBN-10: 0521794064
  • ISBN-13: 9780521794060
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Pub date: Oct 13, 2003
  • Dimensions: 1419 mm x 903 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
  • Also available as: Hardcover
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