A Sociolinguistic History of Early Identities in Singapore

From Colonialism to Nationalism

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book A Sociolinguistic History of Early Identities in Singapore by Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew, Palgrave Macmillan UK
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Author: Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew ISBN: 9781137012340
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: November 29, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew
ISBN: 9781137012340
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: November 29, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

What role does race, geography, religion, orthography and nationalism play in the crafting of identities? What are the origins of Singlish? This book offers a thorough investigation of old and new identities in Asia's most global city, examined through the lens of language.

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What role does race, geography, religion, orthography and nationalism play in the crafting of identities? What are the origins of Singlish? This book offers a thorough investigation of old and new identities in Asia's most global city, examined through the lens of language.

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