Contemporary British Identity - English Language, Migrants and Public Discourse

List of contents

Contents: Foreword; Preface; Part 1 Language and Identity: Introduction; English language colonisation, de-colonisation and globalisation; Ethnic linguistic minorities. Part 2 Migrants and Public Discourse: 1900s-1950s: a discourse of laissez-faire - preserving the status quo; 1960s-1980s: a discourse of multiculturalism - living with difference; 1990s-2000s: a discourse of integration - sharing common values. Part 3 Conclusion: Contemporary British identity - over 100 years in the making; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Christina Julios

Summary

Against the background of an increasingly diverse British society, this book traces the evolution of British identity in the twentieth century. Debates exploring the nature of Britishness and multiculturalism are here deconstructed through a linguistic lens, which considers the role played by the English language in shaping Britain's national identity.

Product details

• Authors: JULIOS, Christina Julios, Christina (Birkbeck Julios, Julios Christina
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780815388180
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-8818-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General