Galician and Irish in the European Context

Discover the intricate relationship between language attitudes and the survival of minority languages in Galician and Irish in the European Context by B. O'Rourke. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2011, this insightful paperback explores the dynamics of language ideologies through a comparative analysis of Irish in the Republic of Ireland and Galician in the Autonomous Community of Galicia, located in north-west Spain. With 185 pages of in-depth research, O'Rourke delves into how these attitudes influence the prospects of language survival, making this book a valuable resource for linguists, sociologists, and anyone interested in the cultural significance of language. Enhance your understanding of minority languages and their futures with this compelling first edition.