Linguistic Landscaping and the Pacific Region
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"Johnson offers a brilliant and intriguing theory of the significance of Indigenous languages from an interdisciplinary approach. Through her definition of linguistic landscape, the author engages the reader in critical discussions of the correlations between the concept of traditional Indigenous lands and the historical attempts of European colonization. An inspiring component of the book is Johnson’s examination of the role Indigenous languages have played in contemporary public demonstrations for the protection of sacred lands and other acts of resistance. This book confirms how language is a major weapon for Indigenous empowerment. An excellent resource to the field of Indigenous studies."
» Deirdre A. Almeida, Eastern Washington University
In Linguistic Landscaping and the Pacific Region: Colonization, Indigenous Identities, and Critical Discourse Theory, Diane Elizabeth Johnson provides four case studies, each exploring the use of language in public spaces in an area of the Pacific in which colonization has played a major role: Hawai'i, Aotearoa/ New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Tahiti. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Lexington Books
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781793611185
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 24 x 16 cm
Anmeldelser
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"Johnson offers a brilliant and intriguing theory of the significance of Indigenous languages from an interdisciplinary approach. Through her definition of linguistic landscape, the author engages the reader in critical discussions of the correlations between the concept of traditional Indigenous lands and the historical attempts of European colonization. An inspiring component of the book is Johnson’s examination of the role Indigenous languages have played in contemporary public demonstrations for the protection of sacred lands and other acts of resistance. This book confirms how language is a major weapon for Indigenous empowerment. An excellent resource to the field of Indigenous studies."
» Deirdre A. Almeida, Eastern Washington University
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"This book brings together an excellent collection of studies on the linguistic landscape of several Pacific nations and their peoples. It reflects on the impact of colonization and discusses how a colonized people 'struggle to assert their voices in the face of dominant colonial authorities and ideologies.' The author has cleverly used the linguistic landscape to showcase the determination of these Pacific nations and peoples to reclaim what has almost been lost. An insightful and thought provoking read."
» Sophie Nock, Ngāti Kurī, University of Waikato