The Irish Language in Ireland : From Goidel to Globalisation

Author(s): Chriost, Diarmait Mac Giolla
Binding: Hardback,
Date of Publication: 17/01/2005,
Pagination: 280 pages, 53 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, black and white,
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780415320467,
Description:

This book comprises the first complete treatment of the Irish language in social context throughout the whole of Ireland, with a particular focus on contemporary society. The possibilities and limitations of the craft of language planning for the revival of the Irish language are outlined and the book also situates the language issue in the context of current debates on the geography, history and politics of the nature of Irish identity. A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach is adopted throughout.