Author : William R. Beer
Release : 1985
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 587/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Language Policy and National Unity by : William R. Beer
Download or read book Language Policy and National Unity written by William R. Beer. This book was released on 1985. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central focus of each chapter is language policy and how it accomplishes-or fails to accomplish-the task of maintaining national unity in the face of linguistic diversity. Included among the nations considered are examples of postcolonial cultures, as well as nations that have sheltered linguistic minorities within their borders throughout their history, countries fragmented into tribal groups, and those divided by a plethora of local dialects.