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Language and Society in Japan deals with issues important to an understanding of language in Japan today, among them multilingualism, language and nationalism, and literacy and reading habits. It is organised around the theme of language and identity, in particular how language is used to construct national, international and personal identities. Contrary to popular stereotypes, Japanese is far from the only language used in Japan, and does not function in a vacuum, but comes with its own particular cultural implications. Language has played an important role in Japan's cultural and foreign policies, and language issues are intimately connected both with technological advance and with minority group experiences. Nanette Gottlieb is a leading authority in this field. This 2005 book builds on and develops her previous work, and promises to be essential reading for students, scholars, and all those wishing to understand the role played by language in Japanese society.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Sociology & anthropology

• Full title: Language and Society in Japan
• Author: Nanette Gottlieb
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 180
• EAN: 9780521825771
• ISBN: 0521825776
• ID: 02045431
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 415 g
• Dimensions: 236 × 158 × 21 mm
• Date of publishing: 03. February 2005

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