The Book
The book critically examines the role of English in a postcolonial, multilingual society such as India. The book argues that issues of inequality, subordination and unequal values stem from the positioning of English vis a vis the regional languages. Drawing from her own experiences and engaging in scholarly discussion, the author gives us an insight into the complexity of the role of English in postcolonial contexts.
The Author(s)
Vaidehi Ramanathan, who began her education in India is Professor, Department of Linguistics, University of California, Davis. She has been involved in issues related to Vernacular and English language teaching.