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Language policy and social reproduction : Ireland, 1893-1993 /

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During the 19th century Irish-speaking communities declined almost to the point of extinction. But in 1922 the new Irish state launched a broad strategy to re-establish Irish as a national language. This book is about that policy & its impact.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ó Riagáin, Pádraig (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Clarendon, 2023.
Series:Oxford studies in language contact.
Subjects:
Irish language > Revival > History > 20th century.
Language and culture > Ireland > History > 20th century.
Language policy > Ireland > History > 20th century.
Irish language > Social aspects > Ireland.
Languages in contact > Ireland.
Irlandais (Langue) > Renouveau > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Langage et culture > Irlande > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Irlandais (Langue) > Aspect social > Irlande.
Langues en contact > Irlande.
Irish language > Revival.
Irish language > Social aspects.
Language and culture.
Language policy.
Languages in contact.
Ireland.
1900-1999
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:During the 19th century Irish-speaking communities declined almost to the point of extinction. But in 1922 the new Irish state launched a broad strategy to re-establish Irish as a national language. This book is about that policy & its impact.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 1997.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 297 pages): illustrations (black and white), maps.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781383011951
1383011958