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Guardians of Language

Florian Coulmas · 2016

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This text provides an accessible account of the origins and conceptual foundations of language policy. Florian Coulmas discusses the influence of twenty intellectuals from medieval to modern times, and from a variety of cultures, who have taken issue with language, its use, development, and political potential.

Book details

Year
2016
Language
English
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Editions
1
Pages
256
ISBN
9780198736523

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