BOOK REVIEW of [Blackwood, R., Lanza, E., & Woldemariam, H. (Eds.) 2016. Negotiating and Contesting Identities in Linguistic Landscapes.] Manusya: Journal of the Humanities, 2016 (Special Issue 22): 88-93. http://www.manusya.journals.chula.ac.th/html/issue_detail.php?issue=70 (original) (raw)
This book review discusses "Negotiating and Contesting Identities in Linguistic Landscapes," edited by Blackwood, Lanza, and Woldemariam, emphasizing the growth of Linguistic Landscape (LL) studies globally and the volume's aim to broaden LL research, particularly in Africa. The review highlights the innovative approach of the editors to include perspectives from various regions, encouraging readers to engage with the studies through virtual navigation of the locales examined. It notes the rising global interest in LL topics, characterized by increased scholarly output and the establishment of dedicated journals, while suggesting improvements in research presentation, such as the inclusion of geolocation details for more accessibility.