Regional Nationalism in Spain: Language Use and Ethnic Identity in Galicia

by Jaine E. Beswick

Book Overview

This book is about linguistic diversity and language revitalisation in Galicia, an autochthonous region of Spain. Taking historical and linguistic perspectives, it examines societal language use and institutional support to determine the role of the Galician language and loyalty and prestige factors in expressions of ethnic identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853599794
• ISBN13: 9781853599798
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"