Linguistic Minorities in Democratic Context 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Williams, C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1349541311 ISBN-13: 9781349541317 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 306.44 |
Series: Language and Globalization |
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.15 lbs) 440 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This blends discussion of the role of language minorities in politics with examples of language policy in a range of national contexts. It discusses minority rights and language protection, the policies of the state in privileging powerful majorities, the opportunities and challenges of both devolution and globalization. |