International conference proceedings on science, art and gender in the global rise of indigenous languages

"The political aspect of this 'Global Rise of Indigenous Languages' has become more and more pronounced not the least because of a democratizing process of social relations through the emergence of interrelated phenomena of multicultural society and globalization. However, the analysis of the current world order transcends the national boundaries. As borders are crossed and countries reshaped, attention to differences calls for a re-formulation of identities in the context of power relations, histories, and shaped memories. Interestingly, this book investigates the very essence of the 'modern' identity, using Feminist, postcolonial, and multicultural criticism to analyze the resurgence of cultural ethnic specificities. The intersection among linguistics, history, and literature illustrates the ongoing negotiation between the Eurocentric tradition and multiculturalism. Each article provides an outlet for non-Westerns and marginalized cultures and peoples to question the hegemonic Eurocentrism and provides an alternative critical view" -- Back cover.