Language and National Identity in Africa

Language and National Identity in Africa
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 382
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ISBN-10 : 9780199286744
ISBN-13 : 0199286744
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Book Synopsis Language and National Identity in Africa by : Andrew Simpson

Download or read book Language and National Identity in Africa written by Andrew Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-02-07 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on language, culture, and identity in nineteen countries in Africa. Leading specialists, mainly from Africa, describe national linguistic and political histories, assess the status of majority and minority languages, and consider the role of language in ethnic conflict.


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