Language, Society and the State in a Changing World

This book explores how cities' language landscapes are changing due to migration, globalization, and global media, how the state responds to indigenous and heritage groups, and emerging theses in linguistic geography and political words. It includes authors from nine countries writing about issues in twelve countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 404 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book delves into the dynamic and evolving language landscapes across three significant contexts. It begins by exploring how cities are undergoing a transformation due to factors such as increased migration, globalization, and the pervasive influence of global media. This transformation is evident in the changing maps of language usage, with place names and place name changes reflecting the diverse linguistic backgrounds of communities. The book also examines how the state is responding to the demands of indigenous and heritage groups for inclusion and representation in political landscapes, as well as the expressions of art and culture.

In the third section, the authors present cutting-edge theses that are shaping the field of linguistic geography and political discourse. These theses include the significance of gender, the role of anthropogenetic discourse, the preservation of endangered languages, and the challenges to states' official language policies. By featuring authors from nine different countries, who write about issues in twelve countries, the book offers a rich and diverse perspective on language mapping, language usage, and policy. It serves as an inspiring resource for researchers interested in exploring future topics at local, national, regional, and international scales.

Weight: 781g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031181450
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023