Linguistic Minorities in Democratic Context
Description
This blends discussion of the role of language minorities in politics with examples of language policy in a range of national contexts. It discusses minority rights and language protection, the policies of the state in privileging powerful majorities, the opportunities and challenges of both devolution and globalization.
Keywords
Language Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsSocial ScienceSociologySociolinguisticsHistorical & ComparativeReference
2007Book
Author(s)Colin H. Williams
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781403987211
LanguageEnglish
