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Linguistic Minorities and Modernity

By Monica Heller

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Linguistic Minorities and Modernity

By Monica Heller

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The subject of this book is linguistic minorities, and how language is used by speakers of languages which are not the main language of communication. This is a core topic for sociolinguists, who examine how language is actually used within a given context. Globalization, migration, and the erosion of nationhood is creating far more linguistic minorities as society becomes increasingly pluralistic. One of the major sites of contact between languages is the school, and this book focuses on linguistic interaction within this educational context. Through a careful examination of the language practices in the daily life of a school, Monica Heller explores issues such as changing language policy, bilingualism, identity, power, ideology and gender from the point of view of the minority speaker. In so doing she provdies a fresh new insight into this important area of sociolinguistics. Linguistic Minorities and Modernity is written in an accessible and lively narrative style, and uses real-life examples and case studies to illustrate the discussions. The text has been revised throughout, and includes a new introduction by the author. The book is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
246
Release Date:
2006-12-11
Publication Date:
2007-02-01
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0826486916
ISBN13:
9780826486912
Weight:
380 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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