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Lost In Translation: Linguistic Minorities In The European Union, Nirvana Bhatia
Lost In Translation: Linguistic Minorities In The European Union, Nirvana Bhatia
Human Rights & Human Welfare
“A nation without a language is a nation without a soul,” declares a Gaelic proverb. Indubitably, language is a product of national identity; it preserves heritage, reflects societal beliefs and values, and expresses a cultural spirit. The current international human rights regime, however, does not recognize an individual’s right to language choice; instead, it promises freedom from linguistic discrimination. The implications are not quite the same and, as a result, states have successfully repressed minority populations by controlling their language options. The European Union in particular—with its panoply of languages—demonstrates an inconsistent approach toward linguistic minorities; it attempts to promote …
David E. Guinn On A Handbook Of International Human Rights Terminology (Second Edition) By H. Victor Condé. Lincoln, Nb: University Of Nebraska Press, 2004. 536pp., David E. Guinn
Human Rights & Human Welfare
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A Handbook of International Human Rights Terminology (Second Edition) by H. Victor Condé. Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press, 2004. 536pp.