The Languages of Urban Africa by Dr Fiona Mc Laughlin HARDBACK 9781847061164

Name: The Languages of Urban Africa by Dr Fiona Mc Laughlin HARDBACK 9781847061164
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the dynamic world of African urban languages with "The Languages of Urban Africa" by Fiona Mc Laughlin. This comprehensive book delves into the history, theoretical issues, and evolution of urban languages across the continent, featuring case studies from ten diverse cities. Discover insights into intense multilingualism, the formation of speech communities, and the crucial relationship between language and identity in urban African settings. Written by leading expert Fiona Mc Laughlin, this volume is essential reading for students and researchers in sociolinguistics, particularly those focused on African languages. Key Features: * Case studies on African urban languages * Explores history, theory, and evolution of languages * Examines language and identity * Covers both Francophone and Anglophone cities * Written by Fiona Mc Laughlin Product Summary: The Languages of Urban Africa, Hardcover, Reference & languages genre, 252 pages, English language version, published in 2009 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. ISBN: 9781847061164.