Author : Stephen Barbour
Release : 2002
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 851/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Language and Nationalism in Europe by : Stephen Barbour
Download or read book Language and Nationalism in Europe written by Stephen Barbour. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Providing a useful introduction to how the linguistic map of Europe has altered over two millennia.' -Nations and Nationalism'A highly readable and insightful collection.' -Political Studies'This book gives an insight into why, historically, it has been so difficult to maintain a particular language and how some have even come to constitute a barrier to communication.' -Times Higher Education SupplementThis book examines the role of language in the present and past creation of social, cultural, and national identities in Europe. To what extent do ethnic and national identities depend on the occurrence of distinct languages? What linguistic, geographical, political, and social forces led to the rise of these distinct languages? How are these different languages social and political constructs? A select team of international contributors consider these and other questions, drawing on evidence from the majority of European countries.