Luxembourg and Ltzebuergesch: Language and Communication at the Crossroads of Eu

Description: Luxembourg and Ltzebuergesch by Gerald Newton Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This collection of linguistic essays focuses on Luxembourg and its national language, Letzebuergesch. The contributors examine patterns of linguistic communication involving French, German and English as well as Letzebuergesch in a nation which is at one with all four languages. Publisher Description The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg sits at the heart of the European Union, yet it forms a very private and close-knit community. The book addresses that apparent paradox, and shows how it is reflected in and sustained by the linguistic practices of the people who live there, both native and foreign. Letzebuergesch, the countrys national language, is most closely related to the German dialects of the western Rhineland and the Moselle river valley, but the countryshistorical and cultural links with Belgium, the Netherlands, and France are much closer than with Germany. Since the demise of Latin in the late Middle Ages as the language of administration, that rolehas been filled at various times by the standard varieties of French and German. Declared a protected neutral country in 1867, Luxembourg has been twice invaded by Germany in the twentieth century. But since 1945 French and Letzebuergesch have come to predominate and the use of German has once again receded. It is the unwritten social code governing the use of these languages (and latterly also of English) which gives this volume of specially commissioned papers its focus: the purpose is toprovide an insiders view of the community, and of its little-known language. The book contains the most detailed linguistic description of Letzebuergesch so far available in English. Details ISBN 0198240163 ISBN-13 9780198240167 Title Luxembourg and Ltzebuergesch Author Gerald Newton Format Hardcover Year 1996 Pages 304 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:139292808; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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