Language and Discrimination: A Study of Communication in Multi-Ethnic Workplaces

Roberts, Celia/ Davies, Evelyn/ Jupp, Tom

ISBN 10: 0582552656 / ISBN 13: 9780582552654

Published by Longman Pub Group, 1992

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480 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language and Discrimination: A Study of Communication in Multi-Ethnic Workplaces
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582552656
• ISBN 13: 9780582552654
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.54 kilograms

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Synopsis

Langauge and Discrimination provides a unique and authoritative study of the linguistic dimension of racial discrimination. Based upon extensive work carried out over many years by the Industrial Language Training Service in the U.K, this illuminating analysis argues that a real understanding of how language functions as a means of indirect racial discrimination must be founded on an expanded view of language which recognises the inseparability of language, culture and meaning.

After initially introducing the subject matter of the book and providing an overview of discrimination and language learning, the authors examine the relationship between theory and practice in four main areas: theories of interaction and their application; ethnographic and linguistic analysis of workplace settings; training in communication for white professionals; and language training for adult bilingual workers and job-seekers. Detailed case studies illustrate how theory can be turned into practice if appropriate information, research, development and training and co-ordinated in an integrated response to issues of multi-ethnic communication, discrimination and social justice.

About the Author

Celia Roberts is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at King's College London, UK. Her research interests include langauge and ethnicity, sociolinguistics and ethnography.