Impoliteness in language. Studies on its interplay with power in theory and practice. Language, power and social process 21.

Einband leicht berieben. - Reflections on impoliteness, relational work and power. Jonathan Culpeper -- Toward a unified theory of politeness, impoliteness, and rudeness. Marina Terkourafi -- Relational work and impoliteness: Negotiating norms of linguistic behaviour. Miriam A. Locher and Richard J. Watts -- Political campaign debates as zero-sum games: Impoliteness and power in candidates' exchanges. Maria Dolores Garcia-Pastor -- Impoliteness in the struggle for power. Derek Bousfield -- Threats in conflict talk: Impoliteness and manipulation. Holger Limberg -- Verbal aggression and impoliteness: Related or synonymous? Dawn Elizabeth Archer -- Impoliteness as a means of contesting power relations in the workplace. Stephanie Schnurr, Meredith Marra and Janet Holmes -- "Stop hassling me!" Impoliteness, power and gender identity in the professional workplace. Louise Mullany -- "You're screwed either way": An exploration of code-switching, impoliteness and power. Holly R. Cashman -- A manual for (im)politeness?: The impact of the FAQ in an electronic community of practice. Sage Lambert Graham. ISBN 9783110202663