The Politics of Language Contact in the Himalaya

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Synopsis
This highly original and timely collection brings together case studies from salient areas of the Himalayan region to explore the politics of language contact. Promoting a linguistically and historically grounded perspective, The Politics of Language Contact in the Himalaya offers nuanced insights into language and its relation to power in this geopolitically complex region. Edited by respected scholars in the field, the collection comprises five new research contributions by established and early-career researchers who have been significantly engaged in the Himalayan region. Grounded in a commitment to theoretically informed area studies, and covering Tibet (China), Assam (India), and Nepal, each case study is situated within contemporary debates in sociolinguistics, political science, and language policy and planning. Bridging disciplines and transcending nation-states, the volume offers a unique contribution to the study of language contact and its political implications. The Politics of Language Contact in the Himalaya is essential reading for researchers in the fields of language policy and planning, applied linguistics, and language and literary education. The detailed introduction and concluding commentary make the collection accessible to all social scientists concerned with questions of language, and the volume as a whole will be of interest to scholars in anthropology, sociolinguistics, political science and Asian studies.
Copyright:
2019

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
200 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781783747061
Related ISBNs:
9781783747054, 9781800645844, 9781783747078, 9781783747047, 9781783747092, 9781783747061, 9781783747085
Publisher:
Open Book Publishers
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Copyrighted By:
Selma K. Sonntag and Mark Turin. Copyright of individual chapters is maintained by the chapters’ authors.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Language Arts, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Selma K. Sonntag
Edited by:
Mark Turin

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