Language and the law : linguistic inequality in America / Douglas A. Kibbee.
2016
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Language and the law : linguistic inequality in America / Douglas A. Kibbee.
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Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2016.
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1 online resource (xi, 231 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
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Equality, liberty, and fairness in America
Language and democracy
Language in the legal system
Language and education
Government, public services and the English-only movement
Language in the workplace
Conclusions.
Language and democracy
Language in the legal system
Language and education
Government, public services and the English-only movement
Language in the workplace
Conclusions.
Summary
Language policy is a topic of growing importance around the world, as issues such as the recognition of linguistic diversity, the establishment of official languages, the status of languages in educational systems, the status of heritage and minority languages, and speakers' legal rights have come increasingly to the forefront. One fifth of the American population do not speak English as their first language. While race, gender and religious discrimination are recognized as illegal, the US does not currently accord the same protections regarding language; discrimination on the basis of language is accepted, and even promoted, in the name of unity and efficiency. Setting language within the context of America's history, this book explores the diverse range of linguistic inequalities, covering voting, criminal and civil justice, education, government and public services, and the workplace, and considers how linguistic differences challenge our fundamental ideals of democracy, justice and fairness.
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Cambridge Core.
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English
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9781139178013 ebook
9781107025318 (hardback)
9781107623118 (paperback)
9781107025318 (hardback)
9781107623118 (paperback)
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