ISBN:
0585191891
,
9780585191898
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (viii, 130 pages)
Series Statement:
Multilingual matters 103
DDC:
306.4/4/0967
Keywords:
Language attitude
Abstract:
This book argues for the need to empower African indigenous languages for greater functions in national life. It makes an important and useful contribution to the understanding of the sociolinguistic and sociopolitical dimensions of language attitudes in the sub-Saharan African language context.
Abstract:
Overall, the book will interest all sociolinguists, language in education researchers and scholars, language policy makers in multilingual situations, and even politicians. Also, anyone interested in the complex African language context will find the book very informative, even stirring, while those involved with language issues in multilingual situations all over the world will find Language Attitudes in Sub-Saharan Africa interesting, stimulating, and valuable.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-130) and index
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
