Language and Nationalism in Europe - Hardcover

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9780198236719: Language and Nationalism in Europe
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0198236719 ISBN 13: 9780198236719
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2001

Synopsis

This volume examines the role of language in the present and past creation of social, cultural, and national identities in Europe, considering the way in which language may sometimes reinforce national identity (as in England) while tending to subvert the nation-state (as in the United Kingdom).

The book describes the interactive roles of language, ethnicity, culture, and institutions in the character and formation of nationalism and identity throughout Europe. A select team of international contributors consider various questions drawing on evidence from the majority of European countries.

The book concludes with a consideration of the current relative status of the languages of Europe and how these and the identities they reflect are changing and evolving.

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About the Author

Stephen Barbour is at University of Oxford. Cathie Carmichael is at Middlesex University.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0198236719
ISBN 13 
9780198236719
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
332
Editor
Barbour Stephen, Carmichael Cathie
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