Language and the Nation The Language Question in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ayo Bamgbose, International African Institute

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Publisher's Synopsis

Focusing on the problem of multilingualism in relation to national integration, communication, development and education in Eastern Africa, this study examines the processes of policy formulation. It discusses different types of language policies and practices in the context of the role of national and international agencies of language planning. Although the focus of the book is sub-Saharan Africa, comparisons with other parts of the world are made whenever necessary.

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ISBN:	9780748603060
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Pub date:	01 Oct 1991
DEWEY:	306.440967
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	167
Weight:	256g
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	10mm