The Languages of the Former Soviet Republics
Author | : Gary C. Fouse |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015048563657 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Languages of the Former Soviet Republics describes the evolution of each of the languages of the 14 non-Russian Soviet republics paying particular attention to periods of Russification during the Tsarist and Soviet eras. Non-linguistic in content, Gary C. Fouse delves into languages that other authors frequently overlook or ignore, and documents first hand accounts of native-speakers who describe their experiences growing up in a bilingual environment. Targeted toward those interested in the former Soviet Union or language in general, this book will be a tremendous resource for professors and students of Sociolinguistics and Soviet Studies.