{"product_id":"9789819545926","title":"Handbook of Politeness and Impoliteness in Persian","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIranian and Persian Studies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHandbook of Politeness and Impoliteness in Persian\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMohammad Hossein Keshavarz\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Linguistics \/ Pragmatics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThis ground-breaking book offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted nature of politeness and impoliteness in Persian, shedding light on how these communicative strategies are deeply woven into the sociocultural fabric of Iranian society. Anchored in rigorous scholarship, it examines the ways in which Persian speakers manage face, navigate social hierarchies, and express solidarity or dissent through language. From the ritualized and often paradoxical practice of \u003cem\u003eta’ārof\u003c\/em\u003e to subtle pragmatic cues that signal respect, resistance, or relational alignment, the chapters reveal how linguistic behavior reflects broader cultural values and social expectations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eBringing together leading scholars and experienced practitioners\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ein the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and cultural studies, the volume offers a rich interdisciplinary perspective on Persian interactional norms. It investigates both everyday exchanges and institutional discourse, highlighting the dynamic interplay between language, identity, and power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eBy situating Persian politeness phenomena within a global framework, the book challenges Western-centric models and contributes to a more inclusive understanding of linguistic etiquette and interpersonal communication. It is an essential resource for scholars, educators, and students in the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, anthropology, and cultural linguistics, in particular those interested in the politeness features of non-Western languages and the cultural dimensions of discourse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eMohammad Hossein Keshavarz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e is Professor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eApplied Linguistics and Head of ELT Department at Girne American University in North Cyprus. He holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and TEFL from Ohio University, USA, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Wales, UK. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, including Pragmatics and Society, International Journal of Applied Linguistics, Language in Society, International Journal of Bilingualism, Contrastive Pragmatics, WORD, English for Academic Purposes, Journal of Psycholinguistic Research, Communication Disorders Quarterly, International \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eJournal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReading in a Foreign Language, Educational Research, and TESOL Journal. He has also authored or co-authored over twenty academic books in English. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eHis recently published books include: \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook of Persian Carpets: Cultural and Semiotic Perspectives \u003c\/em\u003e(Springer Nature, 2025), \u003cem\u003eTrends in Persian Language, Literature, and Pedagogy\u003c\/em\u003e (Springer Nature, 2025), \u003cem\u003eA New Analytical Model of Cultural Linguistics \u003c\/em\u003e(Cambridge Scholars, 2023), and \u003cem\u003eParse Two-Volume Bilingual Dictionary \u003c\/em\u003e(Rahnama Press, 2023). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHis research interests span Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, Cultural Linguistics, First and Second Language Acquisition, and Semiotics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Singapore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9789819545926\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44677156470924,"sku":"9789819545926","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789819545926.jpg?v=1781087040","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789819545926","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}