Linguistic Diversity and National Unity
by William A. Smalley
Title:
Linguistic Diversity and National Unity
Author:
William A. Smalley
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
452 pages
Publisher:
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:
9780226762883
EAN:
9780226762883
Publication Date:
15/06/1994
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
896
Dimensions (mm):
24 x 16 x 3
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£112.80
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Description
Unlike other multi-ethnic nations, Thailand has maintained relative stability despite its 80 languages. In this study of the relations among politics, geography and language, Smalley shows how Thailand has maintained national unity through an elaborate social and linguistic hierarchy.
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