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

L. Schmid, Carol

 
9780195137767: The Politics of Language: Conflict, Identity, and Cultural Pluralism in Comparative Perspective
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0195137760 ISBN 13 : 9780195137767
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2008

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.

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0195137760
ISBN 13 
9780195137767
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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