The Languages of Diaspora and Return

by Bernard Spolsky

Until quite recently, the term Diaspora (usually with the capital) meant the dispersion of the Jews in many parts of the world. Now, it is recognized that many other groups have built communities distant from their homeland, such as Overseas Chinese, South Asians, Romani, Armenians, Syrian and Palestinian Arabs. To explore the effect of exile of language repertoires, the article traces the sociolinguistic development of the many Jewish Diasporas,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004338381
• ISBN13: 9789004338388
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.1"