Christina Julios (Birkbeck, University of London, UK)
Against the background of an increasingly diverse British society, this book traces the evolution of British identity in the twentieth century. Debates exploring the nature of Britishness and multiculturalism are here deconstructed through a linguistic lens, which considers the role played by the English language in shaping Britain's national identity. Within this context, two significant historical events are considered: the expansionism of nineteenth century British Empire, and the subsequent rise of the United States to the position of world superpower. In charting the development of...
Against the background of an increasingly diverse British society, this book traces the evolution of British identity in the twentieth century. Debate...
