Language and National Identity in Africa
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Author | : Andrew Simpson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 382 |
Release | : 2008-02-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199286744 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199286744 |
Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Language and National Identity in Africa by : Andrew Simpson
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.