English politeness and class
Politeness plays a vital role in maintaining class differences. In this highly original account, Sara Mills analyses the interrelationship between class and linguistic interaction, uncovering the linguistic ideologies behind politeness in British English. She sheds light on the way politeness and ru...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2017
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| Collection: | Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. Traditional approaches to Language, Culture and Politeness; 3. Traditional approaches to British English politeness; 4. Politeness and Class; 5. Materialist Discursive approach to politeness, culture and norms; 6. Conclusions