· 2013
Linguistic Genocide in Education--or Worldwide Diversity and Human Rights?
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- 2013year
Short summary
This book argues that most indigenous and minority education practices contribute to linguistic genocide, as defined by the UN, by combining theory with extensive global examples.
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Key points
- Educational practices for minority and indigenous groups can constitute linguistic genocide.
- The book combines theoretical frameworks with encyclopedic factual information.
- Examples and case studies are drawn from across the globe, aiming for a non-Eurocentric view.
- It encourages readers to seek information, reflect, and take action regarding linguistic diversity.
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Abstract
In this powerful, multidisciplinary book, Tove Skutnabb-Kangas shows how most indigenous and minority education contributes to linguistic genocide according to United Nations definitions. Theory is combined with a wealth of factual encyclopedic information and with many examples and vignettes. The examples come from all parts of the world and try to avoid Eurocentrism. Oriented toward theory and practice, facts and evaluations, and reflection and action, the book prompts readers to find information about the world and their local contexts, to reflect and to act. A Web site with additional resource materials to this book can be found at http://www.ruc.dk/~tovesk/
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Field: Linguistics and Language
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