Handbook of Language and Ethnic Identity
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Author Description
This volume presents a comprehensive introduction to the connection between language and ethnicity. Since the "ethnic revival" of the last twenty years, there has been a substantial and interdisciplinary change in our understanding of the connection between these fundamental aspects of our identity. Joshua Fishman has commissioned over 25 previously unpublished papers on every facet of the subject. This volume is interdisciplinary and the contributors are all distinguished figures in their fields. After each chapter Fishman pulls together the various views that have been expressed and shows how they differ and how they are alike. The volume is useful as a scholarly reference, a resource for the lay reader, and can also be used as a text in ethnicity courses.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex, multifaceted relationship between language and ethnic identity in the context of the modern ethnic revival. Joshua A. Fishman, a prominent scholar in the sociology of language, compiles over 25 original papers from distinguished interdisciplinary contributors to examine how linguistic markers function as components of ethnic belonging. The text provides a structured framework for understanding these dynamics, with Fishman offering synthesis and comparative analysis at the conclusion of each chapter to clarify the diverse perspectives presented.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Interdisciplinary analysis of the intersection between linguistic heritage and ethnic consciousness
- Comparative summaries that bridge disparate academic viewpoints on identity formation
- Scholarly examination of the ethnic revival movement spanning the late 20th century
- Theoretical and empirical research suitable for both academic coursework and general reference
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational resource for students and researchers exploring the sociology of language. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive reference for those seeking to understand the mechanisms of ethnic identity.
Page Count:
480
Publication Date:
2001-01-25
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195124294
ISBN-13:
9780195124293
Ethnic Studies
Linguistics
Sociology
Anthropology
Reference
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