Stephen Barbour, "Language and National Identity in Europe; Theoretical and Practical Problems of the Nation." In, Language, Culture, and Communication in Contemporary Europe. Cleved on [Avon, England]: Multilingual Matters. (1996) Pp. 28-47.

What is the Nation? And, why more specifically is it so problematic? In your answer, be sure to address why it is so difficult to define the Nation as a distinct entity. In the sciences as well as in the phenomenon of everyday life. Be sure to include a discussion of 'linguistic nationalism' as the imposition and monopoly of the national language and it's negative consequences. Similarly, be sure to articulate what he suggests is the problem of distinct languages.

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