= Penelope Jane Brown
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Penelope Jane Brown is a notable figure in the field of linguistics, particularly known for her contributions to sociolinguistics and language theory. She is best recognized for her work on politeness theory, often in collaboration with Stephen C. Levinson. Brown and Levinson's seminal book, "Politeness: Some Universals in Language Use," published in 1987, introduced influential concepts regarding how social factors influence language use and how politeness is managed in communication across different cultures.
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