| Abstrakt: |
The book "Multilingualism in the Andes: Policies, Politics, Power" by Rosaleen Howard examines the impact of power and politics on language policies in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It explores the hegemonic position of Spanish and the near-extinction of indigenous languages in the region, despite national legislation protecting indigenous languages. The book is interdisciplinary and takes a critical theory approach, highlighting the tensions between indigenous peoples and the state. It covers topics such as language education, literacy, and translation and interpretation, and offers suggestions for language policy development and indigenous language revitalization. While the book focuses on the Andean region, its insights can be applied to other multilingual communities. [Extracted from the article] |
