Languages at War [electronic resource] : Policies and Practices of Language Contacts in Conflict /
Footitt, H.editor.
Kelly, M.editor.
Emphasising the significance of foreign languages at the centre of war and conflict, this book argues that 'foreignness' and foreign languages are key to our understanding of what happens in war. Through case studies the book traces the role of languages in intelligence, military deployment, soldier/civilian meetings, occupation and peace building.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Intelligence -- pt. 2. Preparation and support -- pt. 3. Soldier/civilian meetings -- pt. 4. Communicating through intermediaries.
Emphasising the significance of foreign languages at the centre of war and conflict, this book argues that 'foreignness' and foreign languages are key to our understanding of what happens in war. Through case studies the book traces the role of languages in intelligence, military deployment, soldier/civilian meetings, occupation and peace building.
Applied linguistics.
Sociolinguistics.
Social history.
Translation and interpretation.
World history.
Literature—Translations.
Applied Linguistics.
Sociolinguistics.
Social History.
Translation.
World History, Global and Transnational History.
Translation Studies.