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After the French Revolution, Switzerland developed from a country in which German dominated linguistically into a confederation of four officially recognized language groups German, French, Italian, Romansh concentrated in different geographical areas and marked by distinctive cultures and lifestyles. Following a historical overview of this development and the social and political institutionalization of the linguistic cleavages, McRaes study examines key elements in the functioning of modern Swiss society: political parties, federal and cantonal institutions, the media, educational and cultural policies, the relation between the linguistic cleavages and class and religion, the attitudes and behaviour of the four language groups to one another. It concludes by reviewing the various explanations advanced to explain the relative social and political stability of Switzerland.This book is the first volume in a projected multivolume work examining four multilingual Western democracies. The volumes to come will focus on Belgium (scheduled for publication in 1985), Finland, and Canada.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Conflict and Compromise in Multilingual Societies: Switzerland'? A: The book examines the linguistic and cultural dynamics within Switzerland, focusing on how it evolved into a multilingual society with four official language groups: German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Conflict and Compromise in Multilingual Societies: Switzerland' is Kenneth McRae.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the political parties, federal and cantonal institutions, media, educational policies, and the social dynamics between different language groups in Switzerland.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 29, 1998.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is the first volume in a projected multi-volume work that will examine several multilingual Western democracies, including future volumes on Belgium, Finland, and Canada.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is beneficial for readers interested in linguistics, political science, sociology, and the study of multicultural societies.
- Q: Does the book provide a historical overview of Switzerland's language development? A: Yes, the book includes a historical overview of how Switzerland transitioned to a multilingual society after the French Revolution.