Handbook of Language and Ethnic Identity: Disciplinary and Regional Perspectives (Volume 1) (Disciplinary & Regional Perspectives) - Softcover

 
9780195374926: Handbook of Language and Ethnic Identity: Disciplinary and Regional Perspectives (Volume 1) (Disciplinary & Regional Perspectives)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0195374924 ISBN 13: 9780195374926
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This volume argues that language, ethnicity, and identity are defined by the circumstances under which they are created. The foundational chapter by Joshua A. Fishman describes how language, ethnicity, and identity are variable and changeable. The essays in the first part of the Handbook view language and ethnic identity through the lenses of sociolinguistics, psychology, anthropology, politics, and economics. These essays address important topics such as diasporic languages and language and ethnic identity near state borders, as well as the education of Indigenous peoples, language minorities, and the Deaf. The second part of the Handbook views language and ethnic identity through a regional perspective, embarking on a journey through Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific. Drawing on both historical and up-to-date accounts, these chapters examine the relationship between constructions of language and ethnic identity and constructions of nation-states.

Although the volume offers considerable sophistication in the treatment of language, ethnicity and identity, it has been written for the non-specialized reader, whether student or layperson. Written by well-known scholars in their fields, the contributions offer a list of reference to steer readers to crucial further readings, as well as questions for further reflection and inquiry.

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About the Author

Joshua A. Fishman is Distinguished University Research Professor of Social Sciences, Emeritus, Yeshiva University.

Ofelia García is Professor of Urban Education at the Graduate Center, The City University of New York.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195374924
ISBN 13 
9780195374926
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
584
Editor
Fishman Joshua A., Garcia Ofelia