Reviews for Language and Society in Japan

The average rating for Language and Society in Japan based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2021-01-31 00:00:00 Dave Wilcox A through reflection on Japan's domestic and international linguistic policies. Especially the chapters as to the Ainu, Korean and Chinese minorities (zainichi) and Burakumin and how they are represented/reflected in Japan through language policies were tremendously insightful and enlightening. However, a product of personal expectation, I would have been delighted to learn more about Japan's cultural diplomatic executions in specific countries via its linguistic policies with an aim of constructing a cosmopolitan personal identity. Overall, a worth reading piece.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-12-02 00:00:00 Khary Bethea Very interesting introduction to the state of language in Japan, although slightly out of date by now.