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Linguistic Policies and the Survival of Regional Languages in France and Britain
Anne Judge
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Description for Linguistic Policies and the Survival of Regional Languages in France and Britain
Hardback. Series: Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities. Num Pages: 277 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDF; 2ADF; 2ADH; 2AF; CFB; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
It was traditionally assumed that a single official language was necessary for the wellbeing of the state, particularly in France and Britain. This assumption is now questioned, and regional languages are making, in some cases, an impressive comeback. This book analyses a range of languages' development, decline and efforts at regeneration.
It was traditionally assumed that a single official language was necessary for the wellbeing of the state, particularly in France and Britain. This assumption is now questioned, and regional languages are making, in some cases, an impressive comeback. This book analyses a range of languages' development, decline and efforts at regeneration.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities
Number of Pages
265
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403949837
SKU
V9781403949837
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99-15
About Anne Judge
ANNE JUDGE is Professor Emeritus of French and Linguistics at the University of Surrey, UK. She has lectured and published extensively on language and linguistic legislation, originally in relation to France, French within the EU, and the Francophone world, but more recently on linguistic legislation in Britain, finding their similarities and differences both fascinating and enlightening. She is co-author of ... Read more
Reviews for Linguistic Policies and the Survival of Regional Languages in France and Britain
'...it will certainly appear on reading lists for my final-year students.' - Robert Blackwood, University of Liverpool, writing in Language Policy 'The story is well told, interesting to read and up-to-date. This is a good straightforward account of the situation for each country and RL and to be recommended.' - Dennis Ager, French Studies ... Read more