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A special thematic issue of Peace Review titled "Linguistic Violence" & edited by Brien Hallett & Mary Tiles presents 18 essays by different authors & an introduction by Hallett, who classifies the essays into categories of exploration, exemplification, & strategy. Exploratory essays treat linguistic violence at an abstract conceptual level in terms of either the relationship of language & power or the ramifications of a comprehensive theory of language. The maneuvering of language by power is exemplified by studies of military & geopolitical uses of words including peace; linguistic & cultural effects of rapid political & social change are examined in the contexts of Africa & the former USSR. The deleterious physiological effects of violent language are outlined, & violent language in films is discussed. Strategies of replacement of violent language by nonviolent language are addressed in systematic terms & in personal & classroom contexts; whereas the potential of a strategy of silence is the focus of studies that highlight the positive, enabling power of listening & the use of silence to reject the language game. 67 References. J. Hitchcock

The world is full of situations of asymmetric bilingualism: the members of one linguistic group learn the language of another without the latter reciprocating. In such a situation, the cost of learning is borne by one group, whereas the benefit is enjoyed by both. This paper first argues that, in the absence of any cost-sharing device, such situations are unjust. Next, it critically examines four potential criteria of linguistic justice, each of which offers a distinct answer to the question of how to allocate between two linguistic groups the cost of one of them learning a second language. Criteria suggested by Church & King, Jonathan Pool, & David Gauthier are spelled out & rejected in favor of a criterion of equal ratios of benefit to cost. Lastly, the paper sketches some policy implications concerning what is owed by English natives to the rest of mankind as a result of English being adopted as a worldwide lingua franca. 2 Tables. Adapted from the source document.

Examines the intersection between language and power, the effect on language of rapid political and social changes in Russia and Africa, violent language in film, and strategies for overcoming linguistic violence; theoretical and empirical perspectives; 18 articles.

"This is the first textbook on the linguistic relativity hypothesis, presenting it in user-friendly language, yet analyzing all its premises in systematic ways. The hypothesis claims that there is an intrinsic interconnection between thought, language, and society. All technical terms are explained and a glossary at the back is provided. The book looks at the history and versions of the hypothesis, including the research paradigms and critiques that this notion has generated. It describes work on testing its validity in various domains, from grammar to discourse and artificial languages. It also extends the notion to other forms of relativity, from semiotic relativity to discursive relativity. Overall, it presents a comprehensive overview of the hypothesis, with pedagogical activities in each chapter, including questions for discussion and practical exercises on various notions. The book also examines the hypothesis as a foundational notion for the establishment of linguistic anthropology. This essential course text inspires creative, informed dialogue and debate for students of anthropology, linguistics, cultural studies, cognitive science, and psychology"--

Acknowledgements -- Linguistic imperialism: an introductory encyclopedia entry -- 1. The study of continued linguistic imperialism -- 2. English in the new world order: variations on a theme of linguistic imperialism and 'world' English -- 3. Language policy and linguistic imperialism -- 4. Linguistic imperialism: a conspiracy, or a conspiracy of silence? -- 5. English, no longer a foreign language in Europe? -- 6. The linguistic imperialism of neoliberal empire -- 7. Lingua franca or Lingua frankensteinia? English in European integration and globalisation -- 8. English in higher education, panacea or pandemic? -- Book reviews -- Index

Verlagsinfo: This volume emphasizes the energetic nature of linguistic diversity and its consequences of how we think about language, how it affects the individual, education in school, and urban spaces across the globe. Hence, linguistic diversity reflects the constant state of rapid change prevalent in modern societies bearing opportunities as well as challenges. It is the prime objective of this selection of contributions to give a differentiated picture of the chances of linguistic diversity. Dynamics of Linguistic Diversity pays tribute to more recent developments in the study of language, applied linguistics, and education sciences. Contributions in this volume discuss how the concept of language is contextualized in a world of polylanguaging, investigate latent factors of influence, multilingual individuals, multilingual proficiency, multilingual practices and development, multilingual communication as well as teaching practices and whether they foster or hamper multilingual development.

Argues that foreign language training, especially the learning of English, is vital to the effectiveness of North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) peace-support operations and the Alliance's enlargement and Partnership activities. Poor language skills can lead to mistakes in peace-support operations resulting in casualties and may reduce the influence of some nations and create unnecessary tension and frustration; and more must be done to train and retain soldiers with relevant skills for international assignments.