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Language Policy and Nation-Building in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Jon Orman
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Description for Language Policy and Nation-Building in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Paperback. Adopting a rigorous theoretical approach to the study of language policy and national identity, both generally and with specific application to the sociolinguistic situation in South Africa, this volume also includes an entire chapter devoted to Afrikaans. Series: Language Policy. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 310.
The preamble to the post-apartheid South African constitution states that ‘South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity’ and promises to ‘lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is based on the will of the people and every citizen is equally protected by law’ and to ‘improve the quality of life of all citizens’. This would seem to commit the South African government to, amongst other things, the implementation of policies aimed at fostering a common sense of South African national identity, at societal dev- opment and at reducing of ... Read more
The preamble to the post-apartheid South African constitution states that ‘South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity’ and promises to ‘lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is based on the will of the people and every citizen is equally protected by law’ and to ‘improve the quality of life of all citizens’. This would seem to commit the South African government to, amongst other things, the implementation of policies aimed at fostering a common sense of South African national identity, at societal dev- opment and at reducing of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
Series
Language Policy
Number of Pages
202
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048180189
SKU
V9789048180189
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Reviews for Language Policy and Nation-Building in Post-Apartheid South Africa
From the reviews: "Orman’s book constitutes an important contribution to the field. It both raises questions of concern to anyone interested in language planning and language policy studies, and provides an outstanding overview of the complex and paradoxical South African situation." (Timothy Reagan, Language Problems & Language Planning, 33:3,2009) “This volume is part of ... Read more