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Language As Social Action: Social Psychology and Language Use offers an interdisciplinary synthesis of how language functions within social contexts. Published by Psychology Press, this book provides a timely review of language as a form of social action, connecting various fields of study to provide a complete picture of human communication. This text weaves together research from diverse disciplines, including philosophy, linguistics, sociolinguistics, anthropology, social and cognitive psychology, pragmatics, and artificial intelligence. By integrating these perspectives, the book demonstrates how social life is mediated by language and why understanding communication requires a deep look at its social dimension. Readers will explore essential topics such as speech act theory, indirect speech acts, and politeness. This comprehensive approach makes it a valuable resource for those studying the intersection of psychology and linguistics, offering a clear view of how our words shape and reflect our social world.

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Interdisciplinary research synthesis that connects linguistics, anthropology, and social psychology for a complete view of language use.

Comprehensive coverage of speech act theory and indirect speech acts to explain how meaning is communicated in social settings.

Exploration of politeness and social interaction to help readers understand the social dimensions of human communication.

Integration of cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence perspectives to provide a modern review of language as social action.

Clear demonstrations of how language mediates various aspects of social life through diverse academic lenses.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 July 2001
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16 February 2007

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