Copyright © 1986 by William O. Beeman

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Beeman, William O.
Language, status, and power in Iran.

(Advances in semiotics)
Bibliography: p.
Includes index.

1. Persian language—Social aspects—Iran. 2. Persian
language—Discourse analysis. 3. Iran—Social life and
customs. 4. Communication—Iran. I. Title. II. Series.
PK6224.75.B44 1986 491’.55’019 84-48490

ISBN 0-253-33139-0

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