Language Planning and National Identity in Croatia
Author | : K. Langston |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 2014-09-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137390608 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137390603 |
Rating | : 4/5 (603 Downloads) |
Download or read book Language Planning and National Identity in Croatia written by K. Langston and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the collapse of the former Yugoslavia, Croatian was declared to be a separate language, distinct from Serbian, and linguistic issues became highly politicized. This book examines the changing status and norms of the Croatian language and its relationship to Croatian national identity, focusing on the period after Croatian independence.