LANGUAGE IN CANADA Edwards, John
137 Cambridge University Press 1998 Fine in Near Fine dust jacket Hardcover Top of dustjacket is lightly bumped. ; Canada is a country in which many languages intertwine. French and English are the original "charter" languages, but there is also a large number of aboriginal and immigrant varieties that contribute to the overall picture. This book provides a comprehensive look at all these languages, at how they came into contact--and sometimes conflict--and at the many ways in which they weave themselves through and around the Canadian social fabric. The broader issues of public policy, particularly educational policy and language are also given comprehensive coverage. ; 520 pages 0521563283 $115.00USD Click here to order or message the dealer
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