Description
Making use of examples from around the world, the book considers the rise of linguistic nationalism, and the ways in which the assumption of a strong language-identity link has led to attempts to fortify and protect languages. Considerable attention is also given to the real-life mechanics of language maintenance and shift, and the psychological evidence bearing on language attitudes and behaviour.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
256 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 31, 1985
Publisher
Blackwell Pub
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
0631142320
ISBN-13
9780631142324