Ideology and Imagebritain & Language: Britain and Language Contributor(s): Ager, Prof Dennis E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853596590 ISBN-13: 9781853596599 Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2003 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics |
Dewey: 306.449 |
LCCN: 2002154985 |
Series: Multilingual Matters |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.8" W x 8.1" (0.65 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This text describes and evaluates recent language planning and policy in the British Isles. Issues including minority language rights, language resources for the state and the citizen, and problems such as the standard English battle and policy for Welsh and Gaelic are analysed against the background of detailed study of contemporary British society and politics. |