As the colonial hegemony of empire fades around the world, the role of language in ethnic conflict has become increasingly topical, as have issues concerning th

An overview of language rights issues and language conflicts with detailed examination of many cases past and present around the world.

Language policy can promote stability. For many individuals and groups, language is a key component of identity, and threats to it can raise tensions. Respect f

The Routledge Handbook of Language in Conflict presents a range of linguistic approaches as a means for examining the nature of communication related to conflic

Suleiman's book considers national identity in relation to language, the way in which language can be manipulated to signal political, cultural or historical di