ISBN:
1847690467
,
9781847690463
,
1847690459
,
9781847690456
Language:
English
Pages:
XVI, 227 S.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. [S.l.] Ebrary 2009 Online-Ressource Ebrary online Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Multilingual matters 139
Series Statement:
Multilingual matters
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Djité, Paulin G. The sociolinguistics of development in Africa
Parallel Title:
Print version The Sociolinguistics of Development in Africa
DDC:
306.44096
Keywords:
Language and education
;
Multilingualism
;
Sociolinguistics
;
Sociolinguistics Africa
;
Multilingualism Africa
;
Language and education Africa
;
Africa Economic conditions
;
Africa Economic conditions
;
Afrika
;
Soziolinguistik
Abstract:
An analysis of modernisation informed by the place of language in education, health, the economy and governance in the African context. This book covers Africa in its different facets, and shows how language is used as an instrument to deny access to socioeconomic and political emancipation
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 Prolegomena to the Sociolinguistics of Development; Chapter 2 Language, Education and Development; Chapter 3 Language, Health and Development; Chapter 4 Language, the Economy and Development; Chapter 5 Language, Governance and Development; Conclusion; Notes; References;
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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