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The Transformative Power of Language
- From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa
Engelsk
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
320
ISBN-13:
9781108498821
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1108498825
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Udg. Dato:
10 sep 2020
Længde:
30mm
Bredde:
160mm
Højde:
235mm
Forlag:
Cambridge University Press
Oplagsdato:
10 sep 2020
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The Transformative Power of Language

- From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa
Engelsk
Hardback
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Language has played a pivotal role in societal transformation in postcolonial Africa towards the creation of globally competitive knowledge societies; however so far, this role has been under-researched and under-estimated. This volume addresses this gap in the literature, by bringing together a team of globally-recognised scholars to explore the effect of language on African postcolonial societies, and how it has contributed to achieving ''mental decolonisation''. A range of languages are explored, both imported (ex-colonial) and indigenous African, and case studies from different spheres of public discourse are investigated, from universities to legal settings. Demonstrating that multilingualism is a resource for, rather than barrier to, successful transformation, this book brings the intellectualisation and institutionalisation of African languages to the forefront of development discourse, and provides an insightful snap-shot of how current academic research, public discourse, political activism and social community engagement have contributed to societal transformation in South Africa.

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Specifikationer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
320
ISBN-13:
9781108498821
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1108498825
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
10 sep 2020
Længde:
30mm
Bredde:
160mm
Højde:
235mm
Forlag:
Cambridge University Press
Oplagsdato:
10 sep 2020
Forfatter(e):
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