Non-linguistic conflicts - economic, religious, territorial - are often projected on to language differences, and may be played out in the language policies of governments and other holders of power. Jean-Louis Calvet deals broadly, in a non-technical and introductory style, with this interaction of language issues and political process. He examines the fundamental problems arising from language contact, multilingualism, and the conflicts caused by inequalities symbolized in various patterns of language use. The author draws extensively on his own research and uses numerous case studies to illustrate the power-political dimensions of language policies from many parts of the world, such as Africa, China, South America, the former Soviet Union, and Europe. He cites the former Soviet Union as a prime example of an attempt to impose, for ideological reasons, a supra-national vehicular language, in order to supersede the languages of regional nationalism. Professor Calvet offers no simple solutions to the "war of languages" but urges all those involved in language intervention - from the professional "language planners" to school teachers - to combine the need to promote majority languages with respect for the diversity of local languages and language varieties.

Language Wars and Linguistic Politics

Politics & Social Sciences

Calvet, Louis-Jean

Petheram, Michel

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

<p>Non-linguistic conflicts--economic, religious, territorial--are often projected on to language differences, and may be played out in the language policies of governments and other holders of power. Jean-Louis Calvet deals broadly, in a non-technical and introductory style, with this interaction of language issues and political process. He examines the fundamental problems arising from language contact, multilingualism, and the conflicts caused by inequalities symbolized in various patterns of language use.<br></p>

This useful guide introduces you to the great liberal philosopher, John Stuart Mill. Chief among his works is the long essay On Liberty, published in 1859, which remains a vivid statement of the rights of the individual in relation to the society in which he or she lives. Other works covered are Utilitarianism and The Subjection of Women.

J.S. Mill: A Beginner's Guide

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Hodder&Stoughton

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