基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2009.
Full Description
In the 1960s, a study for the Royal Commission on Bilingualism andBiculturalism Commission revealed that Canadian associations were oftenparalyzed by internal conflicts over language. LanguageMatters examines whether this remains the case.The contributorspresent case studies or life histories of diverse associations, frombusiness organizations to groups concerned with social justice. Theyexamine key turning points in the given association's history andexplore how its mandate, leadership, relationship to the federal andprovincial governments, and shifting options in the politicalarena shaped its response to linguistic diversity. LanguageMatters provides a deeper understanding of the language dynamic inCanada and offers solutions to groups and governments trying to managedifference.
Contents
Preface
1 Language and the Institutions of Civil Society / David Cameronand Richard Simeon
2 French-English Relations in Comprehensive BusinessAssociations / William Coleman and Tim Mau
3 Canada's English and French Farm Communities / GraceSkogstad
4 Municipal Associations / Don Stevenson and RichardGilbert
5 Associations in the Voluntary Health Sector: The Heart and StrokeFoundations of Canada and the Huntington Societies of Canada and Quebec/ Richard Simeon
6 From Biculturalism to Bilingualism: Patterns of LinguisticAssociation in the Canadian Council on Social Development / JaneJenson and Rachel Laforest
7 Managing Linguistic Practices in International Development NGOs:The World University Service of Canada / Cathy Blacklock
8 Two Voices for Human Rights: Amnesty International / MichelDuquette and Sylvie Dugas
9 Accommodation at the Pinnacle: The Special Role of CivilSociety's Leaders / Richard Simeon and David Cameron
Notes
Bibliography
Index
