Politeness, Impoliteness and Ritual

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'This pioneering monograph brings together two foundational analytical perspectives on social interaction for the first time. Be prepared for a rewarding intellectual journey that offers a new understanding of omnipresent rituals as the substance of the moral order.' Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, University of Warwick 'Politeness, Impoliteness and Ritual provides a solid analytic framework from both theoretical and interactional perspectives. One of the book's strengths is the wide range of datasets drawn from various human languages from the Far East to the West. This merit gives this piece of work its authenticity and reliability, making it one of the groundbreaking works in the field in recent years. Another feature that distinguishes this work is its complex and yet accessible model, which is replicable to other languages and cultures. Last but not least, the book is written in a highly accessible fashion. Therefore, this book is a must-read for scholars involved in research related to politeness and ritual, and students and educated readers who simply want to learn about a fascinating phenomenon.' Khaled Khader Oraby, FLEKS - Scandinavian Journal of Intercultural Theory and Practice '[Politeness, Impoliteness and Ritual] presents the results of a very interesting, interdisciplinary work and a stimulating framework. As a pioneering monograph that opens new research avenues, I warmly recommend it to any linguist interested in im/politeness questions.' The LINGUIST List '... this is an original and compelling book, clearly exploring the interface between politeness, impoliteness, and ritual. It serves as an excellent resource for experienced (im)politeness researchers looking to further extend their research scope, for ritual researchers exploring the oftneglected phenomenon of (im)politeness in ritual study, and for readers interested in the relationships between (im)politeness and language aggression.' International Journal of Communication 'With Politeness, Impoliteness and Ritual: Maintaining the Moral Order in Interpersonal Interaction, Daniel Kadar asserts and cements his place as the driving force behind the ritual turn in pragmatics research in general, and (im)politeness studies in particular. The preface provides an illuminating overview of the subfield, an especially valuable contribution for the uninitiated. ... The text is written in a lively, direct style, and the case studies of heckling and bystander intervention are both fun and illuminating.' Mervyn Horgan, Contemporary Sociology