This book attempts to bring in the perspective of situational variation in analyzing linguistic politeness, and looks at politeness in the larger framework of social context. It outlines the way into
Takes a comparative, diachronic perspective on Chinese politeness and itsevolution up to the present day, linking diachronic and synchronic approaches.
This study will hold interest for a wide range of readers including those involved with the Chinese language but also scholars of Chinese culture and history, of languages other than Chinese, and of l
The aim of this volume is to fill a knowledge-gap in pragmatic and discourse studies through high-quality research focusing on the theory and practice of Chinese discourse and, in a wider sense, inter
