Full Description
Pan and Kadar's exciting research compares historical and contemporary Chinese (im)polite communication norms and maps the similarities and differences between them. Considering the importance of China on the world stage, understanding Chinese politeness norms is pivotal, to both experts of communication studies and those who have interactions with the Chinese community.
Contents
Foreword Sara Mills
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. The Myth of Chinese Politeness: Problems, Framework, Data
3. Politeness in Historical China
4. Politeness in Contemporary China
5. The Transitional Period: What Happened to Honorifics?
6. Deconstructing Chinese Politeness
Appendix I: Chronological List of Chinese Dynasties
Appendix II: Simplified Chinese Transcript of the Texts Studied
Appendix III: Newsmaker Labeling in People's Daily and Guangzhou Daily
Appendix IV: Fonts in People's Daily and Guangzhou Daily
Appendix V: Font Size in People's Daily and Guangzhou Daily
Bibliography
Index of Names and Subjects
Index of Chinese Expressions Studied
