Language, Ecology and Society: A Dialectical Approach-Bang, Jørg

Continuum Publishing Corporation

Explore the intricate relationship between language, ecology, and society through a dialectical lens. This book, pioneered by Jørgen Christian Bang and Jørgen Døør, proposes a new paradigm called Dialectical Linguistics, offering a fresh perspective on how language shapes and is shaped by our environment and social structures. Key Features: * Examines language as a multidimensional phenomenon. * Contributes to the field of ecolinguistics with a novel approach. * Advocates for a politically and morally responsible stance in linguistics. * Based on three decades of research. This volume is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of linguistics, environmental studies, and social theory. It opens with an introduction by Sune Vork Steffensen, detailing the theory of Dialectical Linguistics and the history of ecolinguistics. Summary: Language, Ecology and Society (A Dialectical Approach) paperback book by Jørgen Christian Bang, Jørgen Døør, published in 2008. Features 248 pages, English language version, and dimensions of 156 mm width and 234 mm height.