Routledge Linguistics and the Third Reich - History Book

Explore the complex relationship between language science and political ideology in Linguistics and the Third Reich. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Studies in the History of Linguistics, this book provides an insightful account of the academic politics that defined the Nazi era. Through a detailed analysis, the text examines the work of significant linguists such as Jos Trier and Leo Weisgerber. Hutton places Nazi linguistics within the broader context of Hitler's state and the historical development of modern linguistics. This study offers a deep look at how mother-tongue fascism and race influenced the science of language during this period. This work is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in German history and the evolution of linguistic theory. It provides a clear perspective on how academic disciplines can be shaped by the political landscape of a nation.