Linguistic Authority, Language Ideology, and Metaphor

The Czech Orthography Wars

Auteurs

• Neil Bermel

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• 384 pages
• 14 heures de lecture

• Linguistique

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Set against the backdrop of post-communist Czech Republic, this book explores the unexpected public uproar surrounding an orthographic commission's moderate spelling reforms. It delves into the cultural and political implications of language, revealing how a seemingly simple issue of spelling ignited a national debate and reflected deeper societal tensions. Through this lens, the narrative examines the intersection of language, identity, and the challenges of modernization in a transforming society.

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• Année de publication: 2007
• Reliure: (rigide)