Language and Globalization: Linguistic Minorities in Democratic Context : The On

Description: Language and Globalization: Linguistic Minorities in Democratic Context : The One and the Many by Colin H. Williams (2007, Hardcover) SynopsisLinguistic Minorities in Democratic Context blends a discussion of the role of language minorities in politics with a detailed understanding of applied language policy in contexts ranging from Quebec, the Basque Country and Wales to Gaelic Scotland and Northern Ireland. The author discusses the controversial and contemporary issues of minority rights and language protection, the policies of the state in privileging powerful majorities, the new opportunities and challenges ushered in by regional-level devolution and the influence which globalization has on competition between languages.,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.Product IdentifiersISBN-101403987211ISBN-139781403987211eBay Product ID (ePID)57194295Key DetailsAuthorColin H. WilliamsNumber Of Pages440 pagesSeriesLanguage and GlobalizationFormatHardcoverPublication Date2007-11-28LanguageEnglishPublisherPalgrave MacmillanPublication Year2007Additional DetailsNumber of Volumes1 vol.Copyright Date2008IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight24.7 OzHeight1.4 In.Width5.6 In.Length6.7 In.Target AudienceGroupScholarly & ProfessionalClassification MethodLC Classification NumberP40-40.5HM401-1281P1Dewey Decimal306.44Dewey Edition22Table Of ContentIntroduction: The One and The Many * The Nationalist Inheritance in a Globalizing World * Democratic Impulses * Language Policy and Planning Issues in Multicultural Societies * Recognition and National Justice for Quebec: A Canadian Conundrum * Language, Law and Politics in the British Isles * Language Policy Issues within the EU * Unresolved Issues * Conclusion * Appendix * Bibliography * Index,List of Tables and Figures - Acknowledgements - Introduction: Democratic Inclusion for the One and the Many - The Nationalist Inheritance in a Globalizing World - Democratic Impulses and Social Justice - Language Policy and Planning Issues in Multicultural Societies - Enhancing Linguistic Diversity in Europe: Cross-Cutting Themes - Celtic Language Regimes and the Basis for Deliberation - Welsh Language Policy and the Logic of Legislative Devolution - Recognition and National Justice for Quebes: A Canadian Conundrum Revisited - The Limits to Freedom - Appendix - Bibliography - IndexReviews'Linguistic Minorities in Democratic Context will undoubtedly quickly become a classic in language policy literature. It presents a finely-balanced account of principles in language management, and shows how these have worked out in the major cases of the Celtic languages, the Spanish autonomous regions, and Canada. The wealth of detail of legislative and bureaucratic activities balances the sensitive analysis of competing theories, and supports Williams' argument for a holistic approach to understanding sociolinguistic ecology.' Bernard Spolsky, Bar-Ilan University, Israel 'Colin Williams' book is an impressive treatment of the question of language and nation, the product of thorough scholarship and thought. Its interdisciplinary coverage encompasses linguistics, geography, political theory and institutional design. It will be an important reference point for debates about small nations and cultures in a globalizing world.' - Michael Keating, Professor of Regional Studies, European University Institute, Florence, Italy

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