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Structure and Style in Javanese provides a comprehensive semiotic analysis of how linguistic etiquette functions within Javanese society. J. Joseph Kerrington investigates the sophisticated system of linguistic registers and honorifics that govern social interaction in Java, demonstrating how language structure embodies cultural values and hierarchical relationships.
The book explores the semiotics of communication, revealing how speakers navigate complex social contexts through strategic linguistic choices. Kerrington examines phonological, morphological, and lexical variations that signal respect, deference, familiarity, and social distance. This detailed study illuminates the deep connections between language, culture, and social conduct.
Published as part of the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious series on conduct and communication, this work is essential for linguists, anthropologists, and scholars interested in sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and cultural communication systems. It offers valuable insights into how language both reflects and shapes social organization.
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