Language And Politics (edinburgh Textbooks In A... -

Analyzes "linguistic correctness" and how choosing one language or dialect over another is a political act.

, a key entry in the Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics series by John E. Joseph , argues that language is "political from top to bottom". This guide covers the central themes and structure of this essential text for applied linguistics and sociolinguistics. Core Thesis Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in A...

The textbook is organized into thematic chapters that explore how language and politics are mutually pervasive: Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in A...