Grammar, Language, and Society

This volume brings together some of the most significant contemporary Indian contributions to the study of language. Together, these essays demonstrate that Indian linguists have not only quietly continued their work but have also influenced a great deal of western thinking. The essays range from discussing minute details of phonotactic constraints to large-scale questions of language and justice. Topics covered include: bi-space and multi-lingualism; mother tongue education; the societal roots of language; and the politics and ideology of language development.