Linguistic Diversity And National Unity

Language Ecology In Thailand

by William A. Smalley
language: english
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS, June of 1994 ‧
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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.

Linguistic Diversity And National Unity

Language Ecology In Thailand

by William A. Smalley

Property Description
ISBN: 9780226762890
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
Release Date: June of 1994
Language: English
Dimensions: 153 x 230 x 23 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 452
Format: Book
Categories: Books in English > Fiction > Linguistics and Philology
EAN: 9780226762890