Urban Diversities and Language Policies in Medium-sized Linguistic Communities
Author | : Emili Boix |
Publisher | : Multilingual Matters |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781783093908 |
ISBN-13 | : 1783093900 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Download or read book Urban Diversities and Language Policies in Medium-sized Linguistic Communities written by Emili Boix and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2015 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines medium-sized linguistic communities in urban contexts against the backdrop of the language policies which have been implemented in these respective areas. The book aims to improve our understanding of how and why languages live and decay, and of how intercultural cities, where communities show interest in each other's culture and language, can be better built and encouraged.