Language in Contemporary African Cultures and Societies (Hardcover)

Language in Contemporary African Cultures and Societies examines language in contemporary Africa by positioning language at the center of interrelationships between individuals, society, and culture. Because of how language permeates every aspect of human existence within each society, this book has assembled contributions by researchers and scholars who focus on different topics within African languages and cultures. By presenting African languages as resources and subject and subject of the study, this book discusses Africa's multilingualism, language policy, preservation, and their uses in development, security, liberation, and identity formation in the diaspora. Based on empirical research and analysis of texts, this book takes a closer look at the continent and the diaspora by situating African languages, cultures, and literatures at the center, and shows how African languages are used in the liberation, transfer of knowledge, and promotion of literacy among Africans globally. It is a book that seeks to bridge the gap between the continent and the diaspora. All contributors are experienced scholars of language, literature, education and linguistics. The chapters provide a major means for examining the interplay of language, literature, and education.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2018
Editors:	Leonard Muaka • Esther Mukewa Lisanza
Contributors:	Timothy T Ajani • Gabriel Ayoola • Eyamba Bokamba • James Etim • James Essegbey • Rose Lau Lugano • Martha Moraa Michieka • Mohamed Mwamzandi
Dimensions:	231 x 162 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-1-4985-7227-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General
LSN:	1-4985-7227-8
Barcode:	9781498572279

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