ISBN:
0195137752
,
9781280473784
,
9780195137750
,
0195137760
,
9780195137767
,
160256423X
,
9781602564237
,
9780198031505
,
0198031505
,
1280473789
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (x, 218 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Schmid, Carol L Politics of language
DDC:
306.44973
Keywords:
Nationalism United States
;
Pluralism (Social sciences) United States
;
Nationalisme États-Unis
;
Pluralisme États-Unis
;
Nationalism
;
Cultural pluralism
;
Mehrsprachigkeit
;
Multikulturelle Gesellschaft
;
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES ; Linguistics ; Sociolinguistics
;
Cultural pluralism
;
Language and languages ; Political aspects
;
Nationalism
;
Taalpolitiek
;
Sprachpolitik
;
United States Languages
;
Political aspects
;
Canada Languages
;
Political aspects
;
Switzerland Languages
;
Political aspects
;
États-Unis Langues
;
Aspect politique
;
Canada Langues
;
Aspect politique
;
Suisse Langues
;
Aspect politique
;
USA
;
Kanada
;
Schweiz
;
Canada
;
Switzerland
;
United States
;
Canada Languages
;
Political aspects
;
Switzerland Languages
;
Political aspects
;
United States Languages
;
Political aspects
;
Canada
;
Switzerland
;
United States
;
USA
;
Kanada
;
Schweiz
;
Electronic books
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
Abstract:
This volume surveys and analyzes the historical background of recent controversies over language in the US, and compares the country to two official multilingual societies: Canada and Switzerland.;This book should be suitable for courses in linguistics, political science, and sociology. It is intended for undergraduate students and graduate students interested in the relationship between language and race, ethnic relations, and political sociology
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-207) and index. - Description based on print version record
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