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Pragmatics by Jacob L. Mey

Pragmatics

An Introduction

Jacob L. Mey

Wiley · Print & ebook · February 8, 2001

This is a succinct introduction to the rapidly developing field of pragmatics - the study of language from the point of view of its users, of the choices they make, the constraints they encounter in using language in social interaction, and the effects their use of language has on other participants in communication.

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A concise introduction to how language choices work within social interaction.
Themes
Language in social interaction, Effects of language on others
Genres
Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics

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This is a succinct introduction to the rapidly developing field of pragmatics - the study of language from the point of view of its users, of the choices they make, the constraints they encounter in using language in social interaction, and the effects their use of language has on other participants in communication.

Language in Use

A concise introduction to how language choices work within social interaction.

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  • Language choices in social interaction

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  • Constraints people encounter when using language
  • Effects language use has on other participants

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  • Pragmatics
Authors
Jacob L. Mey
Publisher
Wiley
Published
February 8, 2001
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Language in social interaction · Effects of language on others
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Pragmatics