The Anti-Racism Linguist: A Book of Readings

This book explores language and power, linguistic prejudice, attitudes toward language, and linguistic varieties, taking a clear anti-racist stance and combining traditional academic texts with identity-driven genres. It dialogues openly with the debate on how to instigate institutional change to move away from racist practices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Multilingual Matters

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay of language, race, and ethnicity, shedding light on the institutional practices that perpetuate unequal access to education, resources, and a sense of belonging. Taking a strong anti-racist stance, it critically examines issues such as linguistic prejudice, attitudes towards language, and linguistic varieties. The chapters, written by the authors themselves, blend traditional academic texts with highly personal and identity-driven genres, including autoethnography and reflective essays. Additionally, the book offers narrated resources for teachers, creating a dynamic and innovative volume that engages in open dialogue with one of the most pressing and significant debates of our time: how to initiate institutional change that dismantles racist practices. Moreover, the book serves as a reflection on how educators and scholars can integrate anti-racism pedagogy and thought into their teaching and research. By exploring the complexities of language and its impact on social identities, this book provides valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for equality and social justice.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800412859