Language and Society in Japan

by Nanette Gottlieb

Book Overview

Language and Society in Japan deals with issues important to an understanding of language in Japan today, among them multilingualism, language and nationalism, and literacy and reading habits. It is organised around the theme of language and identity, in particular how language is used to construct national, international and personal identities. Contrary to popular stereotypes, Japanese is far from the only language used in Japan, and does not function...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521532841
• ISBN13: 9780521532846
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"