Srivastava, R. 1984

Srivastava, R. 1984

Reference
	Srivastava, R. N. 1984. "Linguistic minorities and national languages." In Coulmas 1984:112–113. Interest level: specialist.

Summary

Briefly describes the orthographies of India and lists some of the problems of establishing a practical orthography. Describes tendency to use script of dominant language for minority languages. Active mother tongue language groups often identify their ethnic origins with local language scripts and sometimes reject dominant orthography. Others believe scripts should be unified for political strength.

Evaluation
	Is concise and insightful. Does not give new information but spells out alphabet situation in India.

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