Structuring hierarchical deference and solidarity in the context of changing communications media

Information Communication and Society

Volumn 11, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 1132-1154

  Brotheridge, Céleste M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Electronic communication; Language; Politeness; Power; Structuration

Indexed keywords

EID: 58149269020     PISSN: 1369118X     EISSN: 14684462     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13691180802155363     Document Type: Article

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