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The politics of language in Puerto Rico revisited
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- Book Synopsis
- In 1991, the Puerto Rican government abolished bilingualism, claiming that "Spanish only" was necessary to protect the culture from North American influences. A few years later bilingualism was restored and English was promoted in public schools.This revised edition of The Politics of Language in Puerto Rico is updated with an emphasis on the dual arenas where the language controversy played out-Puerto Rico and the United States Congress-and includes new data on the connections between language and conflicting notions of American identity. This book shows that officials in both San Juan and Washington, along with English-first groups, used these language laws as weapons in the battle over U.S.-Puerto Rican relations and the volatile debate over statehood.
- About The Author
- Amìlcar Antonio Barreto is professor of cultures, societies, and global studies at Northeastern University. He is the author of several books, including Nationalism and Its Logical Foundations, and is coeditor of American Identity in the Age of Obama.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781683401131
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida, (04 February 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 262
- Weight
- 525 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 151 x 19 mm
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