Giustina Selvelli
The Alphabet of Discord - The Ideologization of Writing Systems on the Balkans since the Breakup of Multiethnic Empires
The Alphabet of Discord - The Ideologization of Writing Systems on the Balkans since the Breakup of Multiethnic Empires
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The relationship between writing systems and nationalism, the coexistence of different alphabets in the same country, and the destiny of the Cyrillic alphabet in Europe are explored in Giustina Selvelli's book. She reconstructs the ideological context of national discourses connected to the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, examines the impact of alphabet policies on ethnolinguistic minorities, and proposes a new definition of alphabetic rights with special regard to the multiethnic legacy of the former Ottoman and Habsburg empires.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Giustina Selvelli's groundbreaking work delves into the intricate relationship between writing systems and nationalism, exploring the coexistence of different alphabets within the same country. Through a comprehensive examination of various debates on alphabets and national identity in countries from the Balkan area over the past century, Selvelli, an expert in Southeast European Studies, reconstructs the ideological context of these discourses. She also examines the symbolism of the alphabet and its complex recent history, marked by the simultaneous influences of the East and the West.
Selvelli sheds light on the impact of alphabet policies on ethnolinguistic minorities, proposing a new definition of alphabetic rights with special regard to the multiethnic legacy of the former Ottoman and Habsburg empires. This comprehensive book offers a fascinating insight into the privileged role that writing systems played in the region's delicate post-imperial and post-socialist transitions, captivating readers with peculiar stories such as the utopian Yugoslav alphabet.
In conclusion, Giustina Selvelli's work is a valuable contribution to the field of linguistics and history, providing a deep understanding of the relationship between writing systems and nationalism. It sheds light on the complexities of alphabets and their role in shaping national identities, and offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by ethnolinguistic minorities in the post-imperial and post-socialist era.
Weight: 666g
ISBN-13: 9783838215372
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