Language, Immigration and Labor
Author | : E. DuBord |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2014-10-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137301024 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137301023 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Language, Immigration and Labor by : E. DuBord
Download or read book Language, Immigration and Labor written by E. DuBord and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores dominant ideologies about citizenship, nation, and language that frame the everyday lives of Spanish-speaking immigrant day laborers in Arizona. It examines the value of speaking English in this context and the dynamics of intercultural communication in fast-paced job negotiations.