Challenges in the Social Life of Language

2011. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-230-50031-0
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 281 Seiten, Format (B × H): 144 mm x 223 mm, Gewicht: 550 g

Reihe: Language and Globalization

The first book to highlight the most pressing sociology-of-language themes of our times. All of which have to do with the twin issues of power and identity. Important evidence and illustrations bearing upon these matters are provided and supplemented by an extensive bibliography.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Edwards, John

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction PART I: PERCEPTUAL UNDERPINNINGS The Study of Attitudes: Reculer pour mieux sauter Are Attitudes Important? Language Attitudes: Contexts and Features PART II: IDENTITY MATTERS Language, Group, Identity: General Considerations Language, Group, Identity: Secular and Spiritual Allegiances Language, Group, Identity: Gender PART III: LANGUAGE CONTACT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Language and Imperialism No Good Past Dover Language Learning in Anglophone Settings Language Contact: Present and Future References Index

Über Autor(innen)

JOHN EDWARDS is Professor of Psychology at St Francis Xavier University, Canada. His research interests are in language, identity and the many ramifications of their relationship. He is on the editorial boards of a dozen international language journals, and is the editor of the and the book series. He is widely published and his most recent books include (2009), (2009) and (2010).