This updated and revised edition of Hamers and Blanc's successful textbook presents new knowledge about languages in contact from individual bilinguality to societal bilingualism. It is multi- and interdisciplinary in approach, and analyzes bilingualism at individual, interpersonal, and societal levels. Linguistic, cognitive and sociocultural aspects of bilingual development are explored, as are bilingual problems. The authors cover a range of issues including the relationship among culture, identity, and language behavior in multicultural settings; communication strategies in interpersonal and intergroup relations; language shift; pidgins and creoles; language planning; and bilingual education.

• ISBN: 0521648432
• ISBN-13: 9780521648431
• Authors : Michel Blanc and Josiane F. Hamers
• Joint Author : Josiane Hamers
• Language : English
• Format:  Paperback
• Publication Date: 2/1/2000
• Publisher Imprint: Cambridge University Press
• Price ($AUD): $102.95


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