Linguistic Diversity and National Unity: Language Ecology in Thailand

by Smalley (Author)

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1994
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Unlike other multi-ethnic nations, Thailand has maintained relative stability despite its 80 languages. In this study of the relations among politics, geography and language, Smalley shows how Thailand has maintained national unity through an elaborate social and linguistic hierarchy.

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Unlike other multi-ethnic nations, Thailand has maintained relative stability despite its 80 languages. In this study of the relations among politics, geography and language, Smalley shows how Thailand has maintained national unity through an elaborate social and linguistic hierarchy.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 452
Publisher: Chicago University Press
Published: 01 Apr 1994
ISBN 10: 0226762890
ISBN 13: 9780226762890

Linguistic Diversity and National Unity: Language Ecology in Thailand

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