Expressions of High Status

Expressions of High Status
Author: Jean-Pascal Daloz
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3031054016

This book is an unprecedented effort to compare representations and practices of social distinction worldwide and over the centuries. It is based on years of observation in many countries and on the consultation of more than 2 500 multi-disciplinary publications dealing directly or indirectly with this theme. In two previous theoretical volumes on the topic (The Sociology of Elite Distinction and Rethinking Social Distinction) welcomed as major breakthroughs, Jean-Pascal Daloz has established himself as the foremost scholar of symbolic social superiority from a comparative perspective. After having rigorously shown the limits of the main analytical frameworks available and outlined a much more inductive approach, his new empirical book continues this intellectual journey. Taking into consideration all sorts of cases and patterns of meaning, it offers an impressive synthesis demonstrating how diverse the expressions of high status can be. This comparative work is intended to be a crucial reference point and an important source of inspiration for researchers and students across many fields.

Social Status Matters

Social Status Matters
Author: Ahmed Riahi-Belkaoui
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2009-12-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781439262672

Social status is vital to our lifes. Learningabout its complex role can only be helpful.

Group Processes

Group Processes
Author: John M. Levine
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2013
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1848728727

The many groups we belong to influence our lives in crucial ways.This volume provides a comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary issues in the field of group processes and will interest scholars in various disciplines, including social and organizational psychology, sociology, communication, economics, and political science.

Linguistic Categorization

Linguistic Categorization
Author: John R. Taylor
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2003-11-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0199266646

This book provides a readable and clearly articulated introduction to an important area in the broader field of Cognitive Linguistics. Taking as its starting point the categorization of colour it explores the far reaching implications of Eleanor Rosch's seminal work on prototype categorization extending it's application of prototype theory from lexical semantics to the study of morphology, syntax, and phonology. First published in 1989 the third edition of this populat text has been fully revised and updated to include recent developments in Cognitive Linguistics. It introduces basic issues in the study of word meaning, and demonstrates the viability of the prototype approach to the study of phonology, syntax and acquistion. The new edition expands the treatment of polysemy, meaning relatedness, idioms and grammatical constructions The book presupposes no prior knowledge of linguistics and will therefore be particulary suited to undergraduate courses.

Early Modern English Dialogues

Early Modern English Dialogues
Author: Jonathan Culpeper
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2010-02-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0521835410

This book analyses speech-related genres in Early Modern English, providing ideas of what spoken interaction in earlier times might have been like.

Freaks, Geeks, and Cool Kids

Freaks, Geeks, and Cool Kids
Author: Murray Milner Jr.
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1134000324

In this timely and insightful book, award-winning sociologist Murray Milner tries to understand why teenagers behave the way they do. Drawing upon two years of intensive fieldwork in one high school and 300 written interviews about high schools across the country, he argues that consumer culture has greatly impacted the way our youth relate to one another and understand themselves and society. He also suggests that the status systems in high schools are in and of themselves an important contributing factor to the creation and maintenance of consumer capitalism explaining the importance of designer jeans and designer drugs in an effort to be the coolest kid in the class.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Copywriter's Words And Phrases

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Copywriter's Words And Phrases
Author: Kathy Kleidermacher
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2005-11-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440614679

Market more successfully-with thousands of powerful, persuasive words. This reference is for anyone who needs to write effective marketing copy-for ads, catalogs, brochures, letters, press releases, displays, fundraising materials, and more. With thousands of entries, it does the brainstorming for you-and sparks ideas that stand out in a sea of hype. -Three A-to-Z sections: descriptive words, promotional words, and words organized by industry (cosmetics, food, travel, computers, etc.) -Extensive synonym lists for frequently used marketing words: 45 words for big; 19 words for authentic; 27 words for clean; 46 words for money; ... and 10 words for purple -Additional lists of Related Words and Phrases, Expressions, Symbols, and Antonyms -Also features A Concise Guide to Copywriting, with chapters on consumer psychology; tricks of the trade; grammar and style tips; and 7 Qualities that Make a Great Copywriter

Ways with Words

Ways with Words
Author: Shirley Brice Heath
Publisher:
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1107266114

This book, first published in 1983, traces language patterns and cultural differences between 'Roadville' and 'Tracton'.

More Than Words

More Than Words
Author: Richard Dimbleby
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1992
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0415055822

More Than Words provides an introduction to both communication theory and practice. The authors cover the basics of communication, including communication between individuals, between groups, in organizations, and through the mass media and new technologies. The book provides a structured approach to the subject and a source of reference, with examples of the application of ideas, short practical activities, resource lists and a glossary of terms. The second edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account new developments in communication and media studies: it contains an expanded section on practical communication and media skills, writing skills, designing leaflets and producing audio and video material, including scripting and planning. It is illustrated with new models and photographs and has checklist summaries for easy revision purposes.

Emotional Expression

Emotional Expression
Author: G. Collier
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317768469

First published in 1985. The purpose of this book is to draw together research on one aspect of verbal and nonverbal communication- emotional expression. The focus is on verbal and nonverbal behaviors associated with emotions. A distinction is made between expressive behaviors that occur spontaneously during emotions often without a person's awareness or control and more deliberate forms of communication where the person manipulates verbal and nonverbal cues in order to create an impression. The difference between expression and communication is introduced in Chapter 1 and developed throughout the book.