Guardians of Language: Twenty Voices Through History

by Florian Coulmas

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This book provides an accessible account of the origins and conceptual foundations of language policy. Florian Coulmas discusses the influence of twenty intellectuals from medieval to modern times, and from a variety of cultures, who have taken issue with language, its use, development, and political potential. These 'guardians of language' range from renowned figures such as Dante, Noah Webster, and Gandhi, to less well-known individuals such as...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0198736525

ISBN13:9780198736523

Release Date:May 2016

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:368 Pages

Weight:1.19 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.5" x 8.6"

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History Language Arts Political Science Politics & Social Sciences

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