Switzerland (v. 1) (Conflict and Compromise in Multilingual Societies) - Softcover

McRae, Kenneth D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0889201331 ISBN 13: 9780889201330

Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 1984

Synopsis

"Conflict and Compromise," Volume 3: "Finland" examines historical and developmental patterns during the Swedish, Russian and post-independence periods of Finland's history. McRae outlines Finland's changing social structures, showing how the language groups have evolved within these structures in the twentieth century. He compares how Finnish-speaking and Swedish-speaking citizens perceive themselves and other language groups, as well as the similarities and differences in their views on political and social issues. Further, the book describes in detail the constitutional and institutional arrangements for languages in Finland's political and administrative system, as well as in education and the mass media.

About this title

About the Author

Kenneth D McRae is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Carleton University, Ottawa, and a past president of the Canadian Political Science Association. He focuses his research on political thought and comparative politics, with special interests in multilingual states and their language policies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889201331
• ISBN 13: 9780889201330
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286