Einar Haugen Livres

Identical with the edition prepared for the United States Armed Forces Institute. General introduction to the Norwegian language with emphasis on oral aspects,

The book explores the complex relationship between language conflicts and the strategies employed for effective language planning. It delves into how linguistic diversity can lead to social tensions and the importance of implementing policies that promote harmony and effective communication among different language groups. Through various case studies, it highlights the challenges and successes of language management in diverse societies, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, linguists, and sociologists interested in language dynamics.

The book offers a fresh translation of the Norse sagas related to the exploration of America by Leif and Eric, aiming to present these historical narratives in a clear and accessible modern American idiom. It addresses the misconceptions surrounding Norse exploration and fills a gap in available literature by providing a well-researched, straightforward retelling of these tales, rooted in the realism of everyday life rather than romanticized medieval traditions. The translation seeks to honor the original spirit while making it relatable to contemporary readers.

Frontmatter -- Forord -- Innhold -- 1. Babel -- 2. Tospråklig oppvekst -- 3. Det etniske imperativ -- 4. Kommunikativ norm -- 5. Sosial integrering -- 6. Sosiolingvistikk – en utfordring -- 7. Pluralisme – et nasjonalt mål? -- 8. Språkplanlegging -- 9. Iverksetting -- 10. Semikommunikasjon -- 11. Mellomspråk -- 12. Engelsk: modernisering -- 13. Færøysk: økologi -- 14. Islandsk: pronominal tiltale -- 15. Norsk: tiltaleformer -- 16. Norsk: språk og kjønn -- 17. Norsk: et grenseområde -- 18. Etnisitet: svensker og nordmenn -- 19. Språkvalg -- Litteratur -- Register

Dieses Handbuch behandelt die Geschichte und Struktur der skandinavischen Schriftsprachen Danisch, Danonorwegisch, Neunorwegisch, Schwedisch, Faroisch und Islandisch. In zwolf Kapiteln wird zunachst eine Ubersicht gegeben uber die heutige Situation dieser Sprachen, gefolgt von detaillierten Untersuchungen zu ihrer historischen Entwicklung. Unveranderter Print-on-Demand-Nachdruck der Auflage von 1984.