
Politeness in the History of English
by Andreas H. Jucker
Title:
Politeness in the History of English
Author:
Andreas H. Jucker
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
224 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 11 Tables, black and white; 21 Line drawings, black and whi
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9781108730945
EAN:
9781108730945
Classifications:
Language: reference and general
Weight (g):
452
Dimensions (mm):
151 x 229 x 15
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Based on detailed case studies of literary texts, this book traces the development of politeness from Old English to the present day. Politeness is shown in its ambivalent and multi-faceted nature from a variety of perspectives, making this essential reading for politeness specialists, cultural historians and historical linguists alike.










