Language, Power and Identity Politics
Author | : Máiréad Nic Craith |
Publisher | : Palgrave MacMillan |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2007-10-23 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105124078549 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Language, Power and Identity Politics written by Máiréad Nic Craith and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2007-10-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.