Multilingualism: a very short introduction

John C. Maher explains why societies everywhere have become more multilingual, despite the disappearance of hundreds of the world languages. He considers our notion of language as national or cultural identities, and discusses why nations cluster and survive around particular languages even as some...

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Main Author: Maher, John Christopher 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2017
Series:Very short introductions
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:John C. Maher explains why societies everywhere have become more multilingual, despite the disappearance of hundreds of the world languages. He considers our notion of language as national or cultural identities, and discusses why nations cluster and survive around particular languages even as some territories pursue autonomy or nationhood
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2017. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (168 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191792465
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198724995.001.0001