The Sociolinguistics of Development in Africa

by Paulin G. Djite and Dr. Paulin G. Djité

Book Overview

This book is an analysis of modernisation informed by the place of language in education, health, the economy and governance in the African context. It paints a wide canvas of Africa in its different facets, and shows how language is used as an instrument to deny access to socioeconomic and political emancipation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847690459
• ISBN13: 9781847690456
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.2"