Using theoretical concepts of self, perspective, and voice as an interpretive guide, and based on the Place of Negotiation theory, this volume explores the phenomenon of linguistic creativity in Japanese discourse, i.e., the use of language ...

Thus, this is a book which might interest readers concerned with pragmatics in general, the relationship between informational structure and syntax, evidentiality, politeness, discourse analysis, and conversational analysis.

This volume traces the multifaceted concept of manners in the history of English from the late medieval through the early and late modern periods right up to the present day.

This book is among the first to combine a historical view of media texts with a critical look at their textual diversity today.

This book explores the issue of politeness phenomena and socially appropriate behavior in two societies, Mexico and the United States, in three different contexts: refusing invitations, requests, and suggestions.

Using theoretical concepts of self, perspective, and voice as an interpretive guide, and based on the Place of Negotiation theory, this volume explores the phenomenon of linguistic creativity in Japanese discourse, i.e., the use of language ...

This volume traces the multifaceted concept of manners in the history of English from the late medieval through the early and late modern periods right up to the present day.

Comparing Japanese and American interaction, text argues that language use is instrumental in the construction of social structure and culture.

A look at the various cognitive, social, and linguistic aspects of how social identities are constructed, forgrounded and redefined in interaction.

This book presents some of the latest developments in the study of this phenomenon.