Language and Society in Japan

Nanette Gottlieb's comprehensive study considers the role of language in Japanese society, particularly in relation to the formation of national and personal identities. It covers important questions such as multilingualism, language and nationalism, language and technology, and literacy and reading habits. Written by a leading authority in this field, Gottlieb's work is essential reading for students and scholars wishing to know more about the Japanese language and the society in which it is spoken.

Author: Nanette Gottlieb
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 02/03/2005
Pages: 180
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780521825771

About the Author
Gottlieb, Nanette: - Nanette Gottlieb is Reader in Japanese at the University of Queensland. Her previous publications include Word Processing Technology in Japan (2000) and Japanese Cybercultures (2003).