Analyzes "linguistic correctness" and how choosing one language or dialect over another is a political act.

Discusses how languages are constructed and used to define national identities and boundaries.

Language and Politics (Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics)

Examines the foundational relationship where politics is inherent in the very genealogy of language.

The book's central premise is that language is not merely a neutral tool with an added "political dimension," but is . This includes everything from an individual's personal discourse style to the broad formation of national languages. Key Themes and Chapter Overviews