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Language without rights /

'Language without Rights' is a critique of the concept of language rights. Synthesizing insights from a variety of disciplines, including linguistic anthropology, sociology, sociolinguistics & political philosophy, Wee demonstrates how the appeal to language rights faces a number of co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wee, Lionel, 1963-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Series:Oxford studies in sociolinguistics.
Subjects:
Language policy.
Linguistic minorities.
Minorités linguistiques.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Sociolinguistics.
Language policy
Linguistic minorities
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'Language without Rights' is a critique of the concept of language rights. Synthesizing insights from a variety of disciplines, including linguistic anthropology, sociology, sociolinguistics & political philosophy, Wee demonstrates how the appeal to language rights faces a number of conceptual & practical problems.
Physical Description:1 online resource (220 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199826513
019982651X