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The Politics of Language: Conflict, Identity, and Cultural Pluralism in Comparative Perspective - Couverture rigide

Schmid, Carol L.

 
9780195137750: The Politics of Language: Conflict, Identity, and Cultural Pluralism in Comparative Perspective
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0195137752 ISBN 13 : 9780195137750
Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2001

Synopsis

The Politics of Language surveys and analyses the historical background of recent controversies over language in the United States, and compares the US to two official multilingual societies: Canada and Switzerland. This accessible book will be suitable for courses in linguistics, political science, and sociology.

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Revue de presse

Schmid's purpose, to provide a framework to make sense of language politics in the US, is competently achieved ... extensive use of existing research and an array of polling data ... Schmid delivers a timely and solid primer on a complex and increasingly divisive issue. (Canadian Journal of Political Science)

Schmid's book is an interesting read, full of detail and useful information. (Language and Intercultural Communication)

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Politics of Language surveys and analyses the historical background of recent controversies over language in the United States, and compares the US to two official multilingual societies: Canada and Switzerland. This accessible book will be suitable for courses in linguistics, political science, and sociology.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Oxford University Press Inc
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0195137752
ISBN 13 
9780195137750
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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