Linguistic Minorities in Democratic Context

by Colin H. Williams

Book Overview

This blends discussion of the role of language minorities in politics with examples of language policy in a range of national contexts. It discusses minority rights and language protection, the policies of the state in privileging powerful majorities, the opportunities and challenges of both devolution and globalization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349541311
• ISBN13: 9781349541317
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"