1. Introduction -- 2. Linguistic identity and the functions and evolution of language -- 3. Approaching identity in traditional linguistic analysis -- 4. Integrating perspectives from adjacent disciplines -- 5. Language in national identities -- 6. Case study 1 : the new quasi-nation of Hong Kong -- 7. Language in ethnic/racial and religious/sectarian identities -- 8. Case study 2 : Christian and Muslim identities in Lebanon -- Afterword: identity and the study of language
Summary
Offering a broad-based overview of the role of language choice in the construction of national, ethnic and religious identity, this textbook examines a wide range of specific cases from various parts of the world in order to arrive at some general principles concerning the links between language and identity. [from publisher's advertisement]
Notes
Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-255) and index
