ISBN:
051108207X
,
9780511082078
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (ix, 169 pages)
,
illustrations
Series Statement:
Contemporary Japanese society
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Gottlieb, Nanette, 1948- Language and society in Japan
DDC:
306.44/0952
Keywords:
Japanese language Social aspects
;
Language and culture
;
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES ; Linguistics ; Sociolinguistics
;
Japanese language ; Social aspects
;
Language and culture
;
Japanisch
;
Soziolinguistik
;
Japan
Abstract:
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 The Japanese language; 2 Language diversity in Japan; 3 Language and national identity: evolving views; 4 Language and identity: the policy approach; 5 Writing and reading in Japan; 6 Representation and identity: discriminatory language; 7 Shifting electronic identities; 8 Conclusion; Notes; References; List of useful websites and journals; Index.
Abstract:
Nanette Gottlieb's book considers the role of language in Japanese society in relation to identity formation. It covers important questions such as multilingualism, language and nationalism, and literacy and reading habits. Building on the author's previous highly regarded work, it will be essential reading for students and scholars
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-165) and index -- Includes Web resources
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