Language Politics in Contemporary Central Asia - National and Ethnic Identity and the Soviet Legacy (Hardcover)

Nationalist leaders in the former Soviet states strive for national identity in both the political and cultural domains. Their language policies contend with Russian-speaking intelligentsias, numerous ethnic minorities, and sizeable Russian communities backed by the Russian Federation - all presenting major challenges to facing the legacy of Soviet rule. Drawing on many years of research, interviews with educators and officials, and visits to the region, Barbara Kellner-Heinkele and Jacob M. Landau explore the politics of language and its intersection with identity in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. With special attention to language education in schools and universities within each state and debates over bilingualism versus multilingualism, their insights offer researchers of politics, linguistics, and Central Asian studies a comprehensive account of a highly politicized debate.

General

Imprint:	I.B. Tauris
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Jacob M. Landau • Barbara Kellner-Heinkele
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-84885-820-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies
LSN:	1-84885-820-5
Barcode:	9781848858206

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