The Politics of English in Hong Kong: Attitudes, Identity, and Use

by Jette G. Hansen Edwards

Book Overview

The focus of this book is on the impact of politics on language and identity in Hong Kong. The book is the first study to track real time language attitude changes against a divisive political landscape. It is also the most comprehensive study of language attitudes in Hong Kong to date, taking place over four years with over 1600 participants. Through both survey and interview data, a multifaceted portrait of language change in progress is presented,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367583607
• ISBN13: 9780367583606
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"