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Language Choice in a Nation Under Transition: English Language Spread in Cambodia: 5 (Language Policy)

Explore the fascinating spread of the English language in Cambodia and the historical efforts to promote French in ‘Language Choice in a Nation Under Transition: English Language Spread in Cambodia’. This insightful book, part of the ‘Language Policy’ series, delves into Cambodia’s recent history to analyze language dynamics. It offers a unique synthesis of national-functional and international-critical perspectives, grounded in the specific historical experiences of the Cambodian people. Discover how local realities shape global linguistic trends and understand the intricate interplay of language policy and national identity. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in sociolinguistics and Southeast Asian studies. A must-read for understanding language’s role in societal change.

Description

  • ISBN-10: 9780387311937
  • ISBN-13: 978-0387311937
  • Edition: 2006th
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
  • Publication date: 26 January 2006
  • Part of series: Language Policy
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 16.79 x 2.46 x 23.93 cm
  • Print length: 310 pages