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Hardcover Chinese Politeness: Diachrony, Variation, and Universals in Politeness Theory Book

ISBN: 1009281186

ISBN13: 9781009281188

Chinese Politeness: Diachrony, Variation, and Universals in Politeness Theory

Politeness in Chinese is a well-researched concept in pragmatics; however, this pioneering book sheds an original new light on the subject. It provides a thorough diachronic investigation of Chinese politeness, and argues for universality in politeness theorizing. The author takes us on a journey through changes in Chinese politeness from Confucius to the present day, showing how these processes are reactions to the changing world, rather than to...

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