French Language and Questions of Identity

"The multi-faceted nature of the concept of identity makes its relationship with language both complex and unpredictable. Because of its historical and social characteristics, the French language provides fertile territory for the exploration of this theme." "Four main axes stand out in the French context: 'institutionalized' identity, regional identity, social identity and competing identities. These themes are explored from different perspectives by experts from Britain, Europe, and North America."--Jacket.