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The Transformative Power of Language: From Postcolonial to Knowledge Societies in Africa

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Language has played a pivotal role in societal transformation in postcolonial Africa towards the creation of globally competitive knowledge societies; however so far, this role has been under-researched and under-estimated. This volume addresses this gap in the literature, by bringing together a team of globally-recognised scholars to explore the effect of language on African postcolonial societies, and how it has contributed to achieving 'mental decolonisation'. A range of languages are explored, both imported (ex-colonial) and indigenous African, and case studies from different spheres of public discourse are investigated, from universities to legal settings. Demonstrating that multilingualism is a resource for, rather than barrier to, successful transformation, this book brings the intellectualisation and institutionalisation of African languages to the forefront of development discourse, and provides an insightful snap-shot of how current academic research, public discourse, political activism and social community engagement have contributed to societal transformation in South Africa.

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30 Ekim 2011 1 Ocak 2017 Mdpi AG Additional Contributors ROBERT H BORK 18,9 x 0,5 x 24,6 cm 15 x 0,5 x 22 cm 28 Ekim 2011 18,9 x 0,4 x 24,6 cm Kolektif 18,9 x 0,3 x 24,6 cm WADE H MCCREE ERWIN N GRISWOLD 18,9 x 0,2 x 24,6 cm 18,9 x 0,6 x 24,6 cm 3 Ocak 2017 10 Eylül 2020 28 Şubat 2018

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