Language and Governance (Paperback)

This fascinating book examines the relationship between language and governance in Europe and Canada, dealing with theoretical debates, constitutional changes, political trends and language initiatives. The contributors are international specialists, key decision makers and heads of civil servant departments charged with the implementation of language policy in Canada and also various countries such as Wales and Ireland. The volume combines a fascinating amalgam of academic scrutiny and first hand knowledge of the intricacies of promoting official and lesser used languages in Canada and parts of the EU. Context; Comparing Legislative and Institutional Frameworks; Assessing Policies and Programmes; and Devolution, Federalism and the Empowerment of Linguistic Communities.

General

Imprint:	University Of Wales Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Politics and Society in Wales
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Colin H. Williams
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 44mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-7083-2112-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > General
LSN:	0-7083-2112-7
Barcode:	9780708321126

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