Language and Society in Japan

Informationen zum Autor Nanette Gottlieb is Reader in Japanese at the University of Queensland. Her previous publications include Word Processing Technology in Japan (2000) and Japanese Cybercultures (2003). Klappentext A broad-ranging exploration of the Japanese language in relation to Japanese society and identity formation. Zusammenfassung Nanette Gottlieb's book considers the role of language in Japanese society in relation to identity formation. It covers important questions such as multilingualism! language and nationalism! and literacy and reading habits. Building on the author's previous highly regarded work! it will be essential reading for students and scholars. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The Japanese language; 2. Language and diversity in Japan; 3. Language and national identity: evolving views; 4. Language and identity: the policy approach; 5. Writing and reading in Japan; 6. Representation and identity: discriminatory language; 7. Shifting electronic identities; 8. Conclusion.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Nanette Gottlieb, Nanette (University of Queensland) Gottlieb, Professor Nanette (University of Queensl Gottlieb
• Con la collaborazione di: Harumi Befu (Editore), Wolfgang Seifert (Editore)
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.02.2005
• EAN: 9780521532846
• ISBN: 978-0-521-53284-6
• Pagine: 180
• Serie: Contemporary Japanese Society; Contemporary Japanese Society
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Altre lingue / altre letterature