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Language, Nation and State: Identity Politics in a Multilingual Age
. Ed(S): Judt, T; Lacorne, D
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paperback. As Europe moves closer to adopting English and its de facto lingua franca, this collection of essays explores the links between politics, nationalism monolingualism, and multilingualism Editor(s): Judt, T; Lacorne, D. Series: Europe in Transition: The NYU European Studies Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBX; JFC; JPA; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
This edited collection examines the role that language has played in forming modern European nations. With language an omnipresent issue within the European Union, the importance languages have played within the histories and present situations of member nations is a crucial topic. Drawing on an international cast of contributors, the book explores the issues of monolingualism vs. plurilingualism within individual nations, the revival of languages in nations such as former soviet republics, and concludes with a look at language in the electronic age.
This edited collection examines the role that language has played in forming modern European nations. With language an omnipresent issue within the European Union, the importance languages have played within the histories and present situations of member nations is a crucial topic. Drawing on an international cast of contributors, the book explores the issues of monolingualism vs. plurilingualism within individual nations, the revival of languages in nations such as former soviet republics, and concludes with a look at language in the electronic age.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
Series
Europe in Transition: The NYU European Studies Series
Number of Pages
249
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349527830
SKU
V9781349527830
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Judt, T; Lacorne, D
TONY JUDT is Professor of European Studies at New York University and Director of the Remarque Institute. His books include A Grand Illusion and Past Imperfect. DENIS LACORNE is Director of Research at FNSP/CERI and teaches at l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris. He has authored or edited six books, all published in France.
Reviews for Language, Nation and State: Identity Politics in a Multilingual Age
"By contrasting linguistic diversity and language policies across societies, this fine collection provides a unique lens into the status of minorities at a time when multiculturalism is on many scholarly and political agendas. The essays will be of great value to anyone interested in the variable articulation between collective identities, nations, ethnicities, states, and rights." - Michele ... Read more