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Item Details
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LANGUAGE, POWER AND IDENTITY POLITICS
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| By: |
Mairead Nic Craith (Editor) |
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Electronic book text |
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£64.63 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0230592848 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780230592841 |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
23 October, 2007 |
| Series: |
Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
The contributors to this book explore the significance of language in articulating and maintaining identity in the context of power relations at all levels in society. As globalization gains momentum, and new technologies emerge, concepts of power and information are reshaped and the role of language changes. Contributions examine the importance of English as an indicator of power and influence in global contexts. The authors also focus on the new transnational context for minority language activists within the EU. Such benefits have not been extended to speakers of immigrant languages as the principle of indigeneity continues to remain central to language policy. Different mother tongues divide migrant and indigenous populations but relations can be vastly improved with structures reinforcing intercultural communication. Language can also act as boundary between peoples of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds and the final contribution explores changing concepts in the wake of 9/11 and the subsequent 'war on terror'. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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