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"POLISH-SPEAKING GERMANS?" LANGUAGE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY AMONG THE MASURIANS.

Authors :
Blanke, Richard
Source :
Nationalities Papers. Sep99, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p429-453. 25p. 4 Charts, 4 Maps.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Examines the language and national identity of Masurians in Poland. Affiliation with Germany despite Polish language use; Explanations for Masurian exceptionalism; Development of national identity counter to native language; Creation of separate Masurian consciousness by Polish organizations.

Subjects

Subjects :
*NATIONALISM
*LINGUISTIC minorities

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00905992
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nationalities Papers
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3788408
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/009059999108957
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