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English Linguistic Imperialism from Below

- Moral Aspiration and Social Mobility

About English Linguistic Imperialism from Below

The book shows how English has been newly constituted as a dominant language in post-market reform India. Political economic transitions experienced as radical social mobility fuelled intense non-elite desire for English schooling. Rather than English schooling leading to social mobility, new experiences of mobility necessitated English schooling.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781788929134
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • June 23, 2022
  • Dimensions:
  • 148x210x11 mm.
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Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of English Linguistic Imperialism from Below

The book shows how English has been newly constituted as a dominant language in post-market reform India. Political economic transitions experienced as radical social mobility fuelled intense non-elite desire for English schooling. Rather than English schooling leading to social mobility, new experiences of mobility necessitated English schooling.

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