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Language Policy and Language Conflict in Afghanistan and Its Neighbors: The Changing Politics of Language Choice: 2
Author(s): Harold Schiffman (Author)
- Publisher: BRILL
- Publication Date: 9 Dec. 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 388 pages
- ISBN-10: 9004201459
- ISBN-13: 9789004201453
Book Description
The contribution of this collection of articles is to construct an updated picture of languages and language policy in and around Afghanistan, and give potential language learners a clearer picture of what kinds of resources exist, and what is still needed. The book was co-edited by Brian Spooner, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“In the final chapter, Harold F. Schiffman returns to the volume’s goal, ”to construct an updated picture of languages and language policy in the region, and give potential language learners a clearer picture of what kinds of resources exist, and what is still needed.” This goal was certainly attained; the essays do just that, and are brought together adroitly, given the wide range of countries, languages, and policy decisions covered. All of the essays are well written, and show a detailed analysis of the state of multilingualism in their respective countries. As such, the volume can serve as a good springboard for current researchers seeking to draw comparisons between different countries and time periods, for those seeking avenues of research for particular languages or language interactions, as well as for students of language policy interested in Central Asia and the ramifications of cultural, ethnic, and political flux on language use.” Richard Littauer, Saarland University Linguist List: September 2012.
About the Author
Harold F. Schiffman’s research interests focus on the linguistics of the Dravidian languages, especially Tamil and, to a lesser extent, Kannada, and on the area of language policy. He has published extensively in these two areas where overlapping interests in sociolinguistics (diglossia, language standardization, multilingualism) intersect with language policy and the politics of language. He is also director of the Consortium for Language Policy and Planning.
