Markets of English: Linguistic Capital and Language Policy in a Globalizing Worl

Description: Markets of English by Lionel Wee, Joseph Sung-Yul Park Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book links Bourdieus theory of the linguistic market with recent advances in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology. The authors develop a new critique of global English, centered on the processes by which speakers attribute value and social meaning to the language. Publisher Description The global spread of English both reproduces and reinforces oppressive structures of inequality. But such structures can no longer be seen as imposed from an imperial center, as English is now actively adopted and appropriated in local contexts around the world. This book argues that such conditions call for a new critique of global English, one that is sensitive to both the political economic conditions of globalization and speakers local practices. Linking Bourdieus theory of the linguistic market and his practice-based perspective with recent advances in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology, this book offers a fresh new critique of global English. The authors highlight the material, discursive, and semiotic processes through which the value of English in the linguistic market is constructed, and suggest possible policy interventions that may be adopted to address the problems of global English. Through its serious engagement with current sociolinguistic theory and insightful analysis of the multiple dimensions of English in the world, this book challenges the readers to think about what we need to do to confront the social inequalities that are perpetuated by the global spread of English Author Biography Joseph Park is an assistant professor in the Department of English Language & Literature at the National University of Singapore. Lionel Wee is an associate professor in the Department of English Language & Literature at the National University of Singapore. Details ISBN 0415882915 ISBN-13 9780415882910 Title Markets of English Author Lionel Wee, Joseph Sung-Yul Park Format Hardcover Year 2012 Pages 216 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:100302608; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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