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Linguistic Landscape in the City
E (Ed)Et Al Shohamy
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Paperback. This book focuses on linguistic landscapes in present-day urban settings. In a wide-ranging collection of studies of major world cities, the authors investigate both the forces that shape linguistic landscape and the impact of the linguistic landscape on the wider social and cultural reality. Editor(s): Shohamy, Elana (Professor Of Language Education, University Of Tel-Aviv, Israel); Ben-Rafael, Eliezer; Barni, Monica. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFB; CFDM; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
This book focuses on linguistic landscapes in present-day urban settings. In a wide-ranging collection of studies of major world cities, the authors investigate both the forces that shape linguistic landscape and the impact of the linguistic landscape on the wider social and cultural reality. Not only does the book offer a wealth of case studies and comparisons to complement existing publications on linguistic landscape, but the editors aim to investigate the nature of a field of study which is characterised by its interest in ‘ordered disorder’. The editors aspire to delve into linguistic landscape beyond its appearance as a jungle ... Read more
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Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
585g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847692979
SKU
V9781847692979
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99-15
About E (Ed)Et Al Shohamy
Elana Shohamy is a professor and chair of the language education program at the School of Education, Tel Aviv University, where she teaches, researches and writes about multiple issues relating to multilingualism: language policy, language testing and language in the public space. Eliezer Ben-Rafael, is Professor Emeritus of Sociology and held the Weinberg Chair of Political sociology, ... Read more
Reviews for Linguistic Landscape in the City
Linguistic Landscaping has added a new and fascinating dimension to the mapping of multilingualism and linguistic diversity in urban spaces, outside the private domain of the home. The editors have contributed in significant ways to the foundation of this emerging field of sociolinguistic research. In this inspiring volume, they offer a widened array of multidisciplinary perspectives on the multitude of ... Read more