Multilingualism

by John R. Edwards

Book Overview

By looking at the effect of language difference, rather than at theories of language, John Edwards examines the interaction of language with nationalism, politics, history, identity and education.
He illustrates his arguments with a rangew of examples, from recent attempts to revive and preserve languages such as Irish and Basque, to the argument over French and English in Canada and the US English' campaign. He also examines the linguistic myopia...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041512011X
• ISBN13: 9780415120111
• Release Date: September 1994
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary