| Description |
x, 253 pages : maps ; 21 cm |
| Series |
Multilingual matters ; 112 |
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Multilingual matters (Series) ; 112
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| Contents |
Part 1: Insecurity. 1. Territorial insecurity: fear of the regional languages. 2. Fear mixed with pride: the myth of the hexagon. 3. Social insecurity: fear of the social outsider. 4. Fear mixed with guilt: the myth of inclusion. 5. Americanophobia: fear of Franglais -- Part 2: Identity. 6. Identity and the status of French: the language of the Republic. 7. Managing French to serve the state: stability, elasticity and polyvalency -- Part 3: Image. 8. Gaining influence and prestige: Francophonie, cultural relations and French aboard. 9. Multilingualism: a policy for openness and diversity? |
| Summary |
This book is about the relationship between language and the society that uses it. It specifically aims to discover what drives the French to concentrate so much on language, on what characterises their approach, and on the explanations for the policies governments pursue |
| Analysis |
France -- Civilization -- 20th century |
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Language policy -- France |
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Language and culture -- France |
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Civilization, Modern -- French influences |
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French language -- Political aspects -- Foreign countries |
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Symbolism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available electronically |
| Subject |
Language policy -- France.
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Language and culture -- France.
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Civilization, Modern -- French influences.
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French language -- Political aspects -- Foreign countries.
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Symbolism.
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| SUBJECT |
France -- Civilization -- 20th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85051193
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| LC no. |
98031849 |
| ISBN |
1853594431 alkaline paper |
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1853594423 paperback alkaline paper |
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