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Author McLeod, Wilson, author.

Title Gaelic in Scotland : policies, movements, ideologies / Wilson McLeod
Published Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2020]

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 448 pages) : maps
Contents Intro -- Gaelic in Modern Scotland -- Copyright -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 Historical and Sociolinguistic Background -- 2 Policy, Ideology and Discourse -- 3 Foundations, 1872-1918 -- 4 Transition, 1919-44 -- 5 Stirrings, 1945-74 -- 6 Revitalisation, 1975-96 -- 7 Restructuring, 1997-200 -- 8 Institutionalisation, 2006-20 -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Appendix: Timeline of Gaelic Policy from 1871 -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary In this extensive study of the changing role of Gaelic in modern Scotland, Wilson McLeod looks at the policies of government and the work of activists and campaigners who have sought to maintain and promote Gaelic
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 22, 2020)
Subject Scottish Gaelic language.
Language policy -- Scotland
HISTORY -- Europe -- Great Britain.
Language policy
Scottish Gaelic language
Scotland
Form Electronic book
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