Language is integral to the construction of personal, socio-cultural and socio-political identities. Language, Identity and Symbolic Culture closely investigate

The dynamics of language, culture and identity are a major focus for many linguists and cognitive and cultural researchers. This book explores the inextricable

Language is integral to the construction of personal, socio-cultural and socio-political identities. Language, Identity and Symbolic Culture closely investigate

This book argues that identity as a term needs to be problematized, not taken for granted for both the risks and the potential that the concept offers to educat

This work investigates the close relationship between language and culture. It explains key concepts such as social context and cultural authenticity, using ins