This book is a systematic narrative, tracking the colonial language policies and acts responsible for the creation of a sense of “self-identity” and culmina

This book is a historical study of modern Gujarat, India, addressing crucial questions of language, identity, and power. It examines the debates over language a

The charged emotional politics of language and identity in India

Explores the ways linguistic nationalism has enabled and deepened the reach of All-India nationalism. This title is also available as Open Access.

This volume examines the relationship between language and power across cultural boundaries. It evaluates the vital role of translation in redefining culture an