Language in Canada - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521563283 ISBN 13: 9780521563284

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

Language in Canada provides an up-to-date account of the linguistic and cultural situation in Canada, primarily from a sociolinguistic perspective. The strong central theme connecting language with group and identity will offer insights into the current linguistic and cultural tension in Canada. The book provides comprehensive accounts of the original 'charter' languages, French and English, as well as the aboriginal and immigrant varieties which now contribute to the overall picture. It explains how they came into contact - and sometimes into conflict - and looks at the many ways in which they weave themselves through and around the Canadian social fabric. The public policy issues, particularly official bilingualism and educational policy and language, are also given extensive coverage. Non-specialists as well as linguists will find in this volume, a companion to Language in Australia, Language in the USA and Language in the British Isles, an indispensable guide and reference to the linguistic heritage of Canada.

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Review

"...an exceptionally well-detailed and well-documented overview of language issues in Canada...informative and interesting to read...accurate, honest, and immensely sensitive to the day-to-day Canadian situation. As a result, it is a wonderful compendium for national and international scholars, students, or even laypeople interested in the subject." Anthropological Linguistics

"This is a magnificent book. It will become a prominent item for anyone dealing with language in Canada." John D. Vries, CJS Online

"...this is a book full of fascinating information..." Monica Heller, Language in Society

"...this book nevertheless evinces a remarkable commonness of purpose and execution...[Edwards] has succeeded in putting together a work of significant value and interest." Canadian Journal of Linguistics

Book Description

This book provides an up-to-date account of the linguistic situation in Canada. As well as descriptions of the varieties of language currently used broader policy issues, such as educational policy and language, are also addressed.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521563283
• ISBN 13: 9780521563284
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 524
• Editor: Edwards John