Multilingualism

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John Edwards

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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, illustrating his arguments with a range 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 of those who would seek to elevate one language over another. This book unpicks the complexity associated with a world of so many languages, and creates an overview which is multidisciplinary in focus. It should appeal to anyone who cares about the role of language in society.

Author Biography:

John Edwards is Modern Languages Faculty Research Fellow in Spanish at the University of Oxford. His books include The Spanish Inquisition, Ferdinand and Isabella and Mary I: England's Catholic Queen. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Correspondiente de la Real Academia de la Historia (Madrid).

Release date Australia

September 29th, 1994

Author

John Edwards

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Pages

272

Dimensions

156x234x22

ISBN-13

9780415120111

Product ID

2359375

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