The Status of English in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The Status of English in Bosnia and Herzegovina is written by Louisa Buckingham and published by Multilingual Matters. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1783095989 (ISBN 10) and 9781783095988 (ISBN 13).

When Yugoslavia disintegrated in the early 1990s, competence in English was not widespread. This book explores how English came to be equated with economic survival for many during and after the ensuing war through a range of diverse social and professional contexts, from the classroom to the military to the International Criminal Court. While English provided social mobility for many, its abrupt arrival also contributed to the marginalization of those without the adequate language skills. The high level of international intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the last two decades has contributed to a sense of normalization of the presence of English. Viewed as a far more complex issue than simple linguistic imposition, this book explores the widespread adoption of English and its effects on a nation recovering from war.