Indirect Speech Acts (Hardcover)

Nicolas Ruytenbeek

Series: Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics

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To achieve successful communication, it is crucial to say clearly what we mean, but, at the same time, we need to pay attention to the form of our utterances, to avoid misunderstandings and the risk of offending our interlocutors. To avoid these pitfalls, we use a special category of utterances called 'indirect speech acts' (ISAs) that enable an optimal balance between clarity and politeness. But how do interpreters identify the meaning of these ISAs? And how does the social context influence the use of ISAs? This book attempts to answer these questions. It deals with the main theoretical and empirical questions surrounding the meaning and usage of ISAs, drawing on the latest research and neuroimaging data. Adopting a truly interdisciplinary perspective, it will appeal to students and scholars from diverse backgrounds, and anyone interested in exploring this phenomenon, which is so pervasive in our daily lives.

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Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics
Release date:	June 2021
Authors:	Nicolas Ruytenbeek
Dimensions:	222 x 145 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-48317-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Historical & comparative linguistics > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Grammar, syntax, linguistic structure > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Promotions
LSN:	1-108-48317-8
Barcode:	9781108483179