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Language, Power and Identity Politics
Mairead . Ed(S): Nic Craith
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Description for Language, Power and Identity Politics
Paperback. Dominance, identity and resistance are key themes in this examination of language in global, virtual and local settings. It focuses on world languages, linguistic rights and minority protection. Case studies explore the social strategies employed by migrants speaking non-indigenous tongues and the effect of religion in sensitive political contexts. Editor(s): Nic Craith, Mairead. Series: Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; JFC; JFF; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Dominance, identity and resistance are key themes in this examination of language in global, virtual and local settings. It focuses on world languages, linguistic rights and minority protection. Case studies explore the social strategies employed by migrants speaking non-indigenous tongues and the effect of religion in sensitive political contexts.
Dominance, identity and resistance are key themes in this examination of language in global, virtual and local settings. It focuses on world languages, linguistic rights and minority protection. Case studies explore the social strategies employed by migrants speaking non-indigenous tongues and the effect of religion in sensitive political contexts.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349541997
SKU
V9781349541997
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About Mairead . Ed(S): Nic Craith
MARY DELARGY is a Research Associate for Ethnic Minorities, Academy for Irish Cultural Heritages, University of Ulster, UK JOHN DUNLOP is a Minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland REBECCA FONG is Senior Lecturer in English as a Foreign Language, University of the West of England, UK DIARMAIT MAC GIOLLA CHRÍOST is a Lecturer in the School of Welsh at ... Read more
Reviews for Language, Power and Identity Politics
'...this edited collection provides a wealth of information and insights on the nature of conflicts (and potential conflicts) connected to language choice in public life, education and religion.' - Language Policy 'The contributions to this very interesting book succeed admirably in presenting and analyzing a wide variety of issues.' - Discourse Analysis 'The contributions ... Read more