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Language and Society in Japan (Contemporary Japanese Society)

By Nanette Gottlieb

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2005
ISBN
0521825776, 9780521825771
Open Library ID
OL17178522M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1213543 bytes)
Pages
180\180
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Nanette Gottlieb's comprehensive study considers the role of language in Japanese society, particularly in relation to the formation of national and personal identities. It covers important questions such as multilingualism, language and nationalism, language and technology, and literacy and reading habits. Written by a leading authority in this field, Gottlieb's work is essential reading for students and scholars wishing to know more about the Japanese language and the society in which it is spoken.

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