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This chapter discusses the conception of nation and language; what is or is not ‘a language’; the role of writing; constructing ‘the language’ by controlling variation; language, knowledge and power; how new languages emerge; and oppression and identity.
Keywords: language; nation; writing; variation; knowledge; power; oppression; identity
Chapter. 10821 words. Illustrated.
Subjects: Sociolinguistics
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