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Language, Status, and Power in Iran (Advances in Semiotics) (Hardcover)

by William O. Beeman (Author)
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"... excellent example... significant contribution... an important interdisciplinary work... " -- Middle East Journal

"... an important contribution to aspects of Iranian social communication and interpersonal verbal behavior." -- Language

By showing the reader the intricacies of face-to-face sociolinguistic interaction, William Beeman provides a key to understanding Iranian social and political life. Beeman's study in cross-cultural linguistics will clearly be a model for the study of different languages and cultures.


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  • Hardcover: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Indiana University Press (October 1, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0253331390
  • ISBN-13: 978-0253331397
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #732,706 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is one of the most insightful books ever written on language and culture. It shows how Iranians create the context for the interpretation of their own language through language use. The dynamics of status, politeness and social relations in Iran are all revealed in this astonishingly insightful work. If you ever wanted one book that would reveal the mysteries of Iran in depth, this is the one! It has stayed in print for over 15 years. No surprise here! Why isn't this required reading for the U.S. State Department?
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