Linguistic Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe

Linguistic Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe

Author: Christina Bratt Paulston

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9781853594168

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This text aims to provide an introductory study of linguistic minorities in Central and Eastern Europe taking into account historical development, present situation, language maintenance and shift as well as language and educational policies of each country included in this study.


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Download or read book Linguistic Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe written by Christina Bratt Paulston and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 1998 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text aims to provide an introductory study of linguistic minorities in Central and Eastern Europe taking into account historical development, present situation, language maintenance and shift as well as language and educational policies of each country included in this study.


Language, Ethnicity and the State, Volume 2

Language, Ethnicity and the State, Volume 2

Author: C. O'Reilly

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2001-09-05

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1403914184

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The political and social upheavals following 1989 have had a significant impact on the minority languages of Eastern Europe. There have been attempts at enlightened treatment of minority linguistic groups in some of the new states but in others such groups have been openly oppressed. This volume draws on sociologically and ethnographically oriented work from a number of disciplines to allow the reader to compare developments in the different states, and to examine the interplay of language issues, ethnic nationalism, and processes of state formation and restructuring in the various political and historical contexts of Central and Eastern Europe. A companion volume (0-333-92925-X) examines the status of minority languages in the European Union.


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Download or read book Language, Ethnicity and the State, Volume 2 written by C. O'Reilly and published by Springer. This book was released on 2001-09-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The political and social upheavals following 1989 have had a significant impact on the minority languages of Eastern Europe. There have been attempts at enlightened treatment of minority linguistic groups in some of the new states but in others such groups have been openly oppressed. This volume draws on sociologically and ethnographically oriented work from a number of disciplines to allow the reader to compare developments in the different states, and to examine the interplay of language issues, ethnic nationalism, and processes of state formation and restructuring in the various political and historical contexts of Central and Eastern Europe. A companion volume (0-333-92925-X) examines the status of minority languages in the European Union.


Cultural and Linguistic Minorities in the Russian Federation and the European Union

Cultural and Linguistic Minorities in the Russian Federation and the European Union

Author: Heiko F. Marten

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-01-06

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 3319104551

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This is the first comprehensive volume to compare the sociolinguistic situations of minorities in Russia and in Western Europe. As such, it provides insight into language policies, the ethnolinguistic vitality and the struggle for reversal of language shift, language revitalization and empowerment of minorities in Russia and the European Union. The volume shows that, even though largely unknown to a broader English-reading audience, the linguistic composition of Russia is by no means less diverse than multilingualism in the EU. It is therefore a valuable introduction into the historical backgrounds and current linguistic, social and legal affairs with regard to Russia’s manifold ethnic and linguistic minorities, mirrored on the discussion of recent issues in a number of well-known Western European minority situations.


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Download or read book Cultural and Linguistic Minorities in the Russian Federation and the European Union written by Heiko F. Marten and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive volume to compare the sociolinguistic situations of minorities in Russia and in Western Europe. As such, it provides insight into language policies, the ethnolinguistic vitality and the struggle for reversal of language shift, language revitalization and empowerment of minorities in Russia and the European Union. The volume shows that, even though largely unknown to a broader English-reading audience, the linguistic composition of Russia is by no means less diverse than multilingualism in the EU. It is therefore a valuable introduction into the historical backgrounds and current linguistic, social and legal affairs with regard to Russia’s manifold ethnic and linguistic minorities, mirrored on the discussion of recent issues in a number of well-known Western European minority situations.


Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe

Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe

Author: Michel Foucher

Publisher: Manhattan Publishing Company

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe written by Michel Foucher and published by Manhattan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe

Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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Dotyczy m.in. Polaków zamieszkałych na Ukrainie, Białorusi i Litwie.


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Ethnicity in Eastern Europe

Ethnicity in Eastern Europe

Author: Sue Wright

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781853592430

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This book examines the dynamic role that language plays as a unifying factor in maintaining and reinforcing national identity in Central and Eastern Europe in the post-communist period when new nation states were formed. It covers linguistic identity, linguistic exclusion or inclusion, languages in contact and languages in conflict.


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Download or read book Ethnicity in Eastern Europe written by Sue Wright and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 1994 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the dynamic role that language plays as a unifying factor in maintaining and reinforcing national identity in Central and Eastern Europe in the post-communist period when new nation states were formed. It covers linguistic identity, linguistic exclusion or inclusion, languages in contact and languages in conflict.


(Hidden) Minorities

(Hidden) Minorities

Author: Christian Promitzer

Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 3643500963

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This book asks why several ethnic and linguistic groups in Central Europe and the Balkans have not yet been legally recognized as national minorities. Some of these hidden minorities have not developed an intellectual elite that can visibly present their identity and claims to the majority population. Other groups are deliberately concealing their existence and language for reasons of self-protection. The chapters in this volume address the everyday mechanisms of hiding and being hidden in the transition zone of these two European regions.


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Download or read book (Hidden) Minorities written by Christian Promitzer and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2009 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book asks why several ethnic and linguistic groups in Central Europe and the Balkans have not yet been legally recognized as national minorities. Some of these hidden minorities have not developed an intellectual elite that can visibly present their identity and claims to the majority population. Other groups are deliberately concealing their existence and language for reasons of self-protection. The chapters in this volume address the everyday mechanisms of hiding and being hidden in the transition zone of these two European regions.


Minority Integration in Central Eastern Europe

Minority Integration in Central Eastern Europe

Author: Timofey Agarin

Publisher: Rodopi

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 9042027339

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The book presents a timely examination on a range of issues present in the discussions on the integration of ethnic minorities in Central Eastern Europe: norm setting, equality promotion, multiculturalism, nation-building, social cohesion, and ethnic diversity. It insightfully illustrates these debates by assessing them diachronically rather than cross-nationally from the legal, political and anthropological perspective. The contributors unpack concepts related to minority integration, discuss progress in policy-implementation and scrutinize the outcomes of minority integration in seven countries from the region. The volume is divided into three sections taking a multi-variant perspective on minority integration and equality. The volume starts with an analysis of international organizations setting standards and promoting minority rights norms on ethnic diversity and equal treatment. The second and third sections address state policies that provide fora for minority groups to participate in policy-making as well as the role of society and its various actors their development and enactment of integration concepts. The volume aims to assess the future of ethnic diversity and equality in societies across Central Eastern European states.


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Download or read book Minority Integration in Central Eastern Europe written by Timofey Agarin and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2009 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents a timely examination on a range of issues present in the discussions on the integration of ethnic minorities in Central Eastern Europe: norm setting, equality promotion, multiculturalism, nation-building, social cohesion, and ethnic diversity. It insightfully illustrates these debates by assessing them diachronically rather than cross-nationally from the legal, political and anthropological perspective. The contributors unpack concepts related to minority integration, discuss progress in policy-implementation and scrutinize the outcomes of minority integration in seven countries from the region. The volume is divided into three sections taking a multi-variant perspective on minority integration and equality. The volume starts with an analysis of international organizations setting standards and promoting minority rights norms on ethnic diversity and equal treatment. The second and third sections address state policies that provide fora for minority groups to participate in policy-making as well as the role of society and its various actors their development and enactment of integration concepts. The volume aims to assess the future of ethnic diversity and equality in societies across Central Eastern European states.


Minority Rights in Europe:European Minorities and Languages

Minority Rights in Europe:European Minorities and Languages

Author: Snezana Trifunovska

Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press

Published: 2001-04-04

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13: 9789067041270

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According to some sources there are around 5,000 national minority groups living in the contemporary world, and about 3,000 linguistic groups. However, this is probably a discretionary assessment as it seems that there are no exact figures with respect to the number and size of minority groups. The existing estimates are usually based on different and sometimes not very clear criteria and mostly take into account those groups and numbers which are the result of the individual choice of a person and are not based exclusively on the objective differences. Notwithstanding this, a brief calculation would indicate that in Western Europe 14. 7% of the total population belongs to minority groups, and the same percentage exists in the Central and Eastern European region - 14. 7%, whereas in the countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States this percentage is slightly higher - at 18. 9%. Throughout the history of the European continent minorities have had a significant impact on political stability and security. Currently, most of the situations of internal tension as well as conflicts, whether internal or international, involve inter-ethnic relations. Thus the international community at large and - for the European minorities more importantly - the European institutions have placed minority issues high on their 'agenda.


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Download or read book Minority Rights in Europe:European Minorities and Languages written by Snezana Trifunovska and published by T.M.C. Asser Press. This book was released on 2001-04-04 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to some sources there are around 5,000 national minority groups living in the contemporary world, and about 3,000 linguistic groups. However, this is probably a discretionary assessment as it seems that there are no exact figures with respect to the number and size of minority groups. The existing estimates are usually based on different and sometimes not very clear criteria and mostly take into account those groups and numbers which are the result of the individual choice of a person and are not based exclusively on the objective differences. Notwithstanding this, a brief calculation would indicate that in Western Europe 14. 7% of the total population belongs to minority groups, and the same percentage exists in the Central and Eastern European region - 14. 7%, whereas in the countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States this percentage is slightly higher - at 18. 9%. Throughout the history of the European continent minorities have had a significant impact on political stability and security. Currently, most of the situations of internal tension as well as conflicts, whether internal or international, involve inter-ethnic relations. Thus the international community at large and - for the European minorities more importantly - the European institutions have placed minority issues high on their 'agenda.


Minority Rights in Central and Eastern Europe

Minority Rights in Central and Eastern Europe

Author: Bernd Rechel

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0415590310

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This book provides a comprehensive assessment of minority rights in Central and Eastern Europe, covering all the countries of the region that have joined the EU since 2004, including Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.


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Download or read book Minority Rights in Central and Eastern Europe written by Bernd Rechel and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive assessment of minority rights in Central and Eastern Europe, covering all the countries of the region that have joined the EU since 2004, including Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.