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Explore the complex relationship between language and progress in this Routledge publication. African Languages, Development and the State examines how multilingualism functions within the continent, challenging common European misconceptions regarding communication barriers. The text argues that the real obstacles to future development stem from the mismatch between official policy statements and their actual pragmatic outcomes. This book provides a necessary perspective on how linguistic realities impact state structures and societal growth, making it a valuable resource for those studying communication, language, and development in Africa.

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This Routledge book examines the relationship between African languages and state development.

The text challenges European misconceptions regarding communication challenges in multilingual African societies.

Readers will learn how the gap between policy and pragmatic outcomes affects future development.

This publication offers insights into the realities of multilingualism in an African context.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
25 November 1993
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02 January 2007

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