Linguistics in a Colonial World: A Story of Language, Meaning, and Power

Linguistics in a Colonial World: A Story of Language, Meaning, and Power
ISBN-10
1444329057
ISBN-13
9781444329056
Category
Social Science
Pages
216
Language
English
Published
2010-04-30
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Joseph Errington

Description

Drawing on both original texts and critical literature,Linguistics in a Colonial World surveys the methods,meanings, and uses of early linguistic projects around theworld. Explores how early endeavours in linguistics were used to aidin overcoming practical and ideological difficulties of colonialrule Traces the uses and effects of colonial linguistic projects inthe shaping of identities and communities that were under, or inopposition to, imperial regimes Examines enduring influences of colonial linguistics incontemporary thinking about language and cultural difference Brings new insight into post-colonial controversies includingendangered languages and language rights in the globalizedtwenty-first century

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