Languages in a Globalising World
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'... with its interdisciplinary approach it will appeal to researchers and students of sociolinguistics and language planning as well as of international relations.' The Linguist List
'... this book offers a valuable resource for the systematic study of language globalisation and the international challenges and issues it raises. Due to the scope of its coverage and the high quality of the discussion, this is a book that we simply cannot afford not having on our shelves if we are interested in any aspect of contemporary language changes ...'. Journal of Sociolinguistics
Book Description
The fate of languages has been closely linked to political power relationships throughout human history. Political shifts in the international system today continue to affect linguistic patterns, still in a state of flux following the end of the Cold War. This book considers the effects of present-day trends in global politics on the relative status of languages, and the directions in which the linguistic hierarchy might develop in the future. It appeals to researchers and students of sociolinguistics and language planning as well as of international relations.
Languages in a Globalising World
Languages in a Globalising World,Jacques Maurais,Michael A. Morris,Cambridge University Press,0521533546,International Relations - General,Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy,Linguistics,Political Science,Politics/International Relations,Globalization,International relations,Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics,Sociolinguistics
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