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Exploring language rights politics in theoretical, historical and international context, this book brings together debates from law, sociolinguistics, international politics, and the history of ideas. The author argues that international language rights advocacy supports global governance of language and questions freedoms of speech and expression.

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'Like a clear beacon in a murky sea of political defeatism and increasing governmental control, Vanessa Pupavac's wonderful book gives out an invigorating light. Historically informed and rigorously researched, Language Rights: From Free Speech to Linguistic Governance provides a singular critique of the human rights industry and its endeavours to speak for us, infantilise us, and protect us from ourselves. In providing a robust and wide-ranging libertarian defence of the freedoms of speech, Pupavac's book ranks as a modern classic. Written in a fluid and accessible style, Language Rights is highly recommended, not only for specialists or students, but for engaged and concerned citizens everywhere.' - Mark Duffield, Emeritus Professor, Global Insecurities Centre, University of Bristol and author of Global Governance and the New Wars and Development, Security and Unending War.

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VANESSA PUPAVAC is Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Nottingham, UK. She has a background in Slavonic languages and law, and previously worked as a translator for the United Nations. Vanessa's research encompasses international human rights, children's rights, linguistic rights, humanitarian and development politics.

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