Language, Power and Identity Politics
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Language, Power and Identity Politics

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Language, Power and Identity Politics

About this book

Dominance, identity and resistance are key themes in this examination of language in global, virtual and local settings. It focuses on world languages, linguistic rights and minority protection. Case studies explore the social strategies employed by migrants speaking non-indigenous tongues and the effect of religion in sensitive political contexts.

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Yes, you can access Language, Power and Identity Politics by Kenneth A. Loparo, Kenneth A. Loparo,Máiréad Nic Craith, Máiréad Nic Craith in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Languages & Linguistics & Sociolinguistics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. List of Tables
  6. Series Editor's Preface
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Notes on the Contributors
  9. 1 Languages and Power: Accommodation and Resistance
  10. 2 Globalisation and Transformation: Language Planning in New Contexts
  11. 3 Linguistic Human Rights in Education: International Case Studies
  12. 4 English in Europe: Threat or Promise?
  13. 5 Minority Protection and Lesser-Used Language Promotion: The Convention on the Future of the European Union
  14. 6 Broadcasting for Minorities: The Case of the Celtic Languages
  15. 7 Language, Culture and Identity: The Chinese Community in Northern Ireland
  16. 8 Intercultural Communication: Chinese Culture in UK Education
  17. 9 Faith, Language and Identity: Muslim Migrants in Scotland and Northern Ireland
  18. 10 Language, Faith and Communication
  19. 11 9/11 and the War on Terrorism: The Clash of 'Words', 'Cultures' and 'Civilisations': Myth or Reality
  20. Index