Language, Identity and Conflict
A Comparative Study of Language in Ethnic Conflict in Europe and Eurasia
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology
| Author: | Diarmait Mac Giolla Chríost | ISBN: | 9781134512010 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | March 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Diarmait Mac Giolla Chríost |
| ISBN: | 9781134512010 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | March 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This innovative study of language and identity in recent and contemporary cases of ethnic conflict in Europe and Eurasia sets out a response to the limitations in the fields of linguistics and political science. Using examples of language policy and planning in conflict situations, it examines the functions of language as a marker of identity in ethnic conflict, and the extent to which language may be a causal factor in ethnic conflict.
This innovative study of language and identity in recent and contemporary cases of ethnic conflict in Europe and Eurasia sets out a response to the limitations in the fields of linguistics and political science. Using examples of language policy and planning in conflict situations, it examines the functions of language as a marker of identity in ethnic conflict, and the extent to which language may be a causal factor in ethnic conflict.
