Voices of Modernity: Language Ideologies and the Politics of Inequality: 21 (Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundations of Language, Series Number 21)

Bauman, Richard

ISBN 10: 0521008972 / ISBN 13: 9780521008976

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2003

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red stamp [damaged] on the back of the title page, some light foxing to the top edge of the pages, some light wear to the corners of the wrappers, 356 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Voices of Modernity: Language Ideologies and the Politics of Inequality: 21 (Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundations of Language, Series Number 21)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521008972
• ISBN 13: 9780521008976
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This study asserts that conscious development of new ways of thinking about language had a crucial role in modern history, particularly the discovery of how differences between languages legitimated social inequalities. It claims that savages and ancients were judged alike because they used language similarly, in contrast to modern Europeans who used disciplined language in scientific, philosophical and legal projects.

About the Authors

Richard Bauman is Distinguished Professor of Communication and Culture, Folklore, and Anthropology at Indiana University, Bloomington.

Charles L. Briggs is Professor of Ethnic Studies and Director, Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies, University of California, San Diego.