Language Conflict in Algeria - From Colonialism to Post-Independence (Hardcover)

This is a book about the use of languages as a proxy for conflict. It traces the history of Algeria from colonization by the French in 1830 to the celebration of 50 years of independence in 2012, and examines the linguistic issues that have accompanied this turbulent period. The book begins with an examination of 'language conflict' and related concepts, and then applies them to both the French colonists' language policies and the Arabization campaigns which followed independence. This is followed by an analysis of the rivalry between the English and French languages in independent Algeria. The book concludes with a study of the language choices made by Algerian writers and the complex tensions which arose from these choices among intellectuals in the colonial and post-colonial periods.

General

Imprint:	Multilingual Matters
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Multilingual Matters
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Mohamed Benrabah
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-1-84769-964-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Colonization & independence
LSN:	1-84769-964-2
Barcode:	9781847699640

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