Ecolinguistics, Social Justice and Sustainability: Voices from the Global South

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Decentring the growing field of ecolinguistics from its historically Western orientation, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between language and the environment in the Global South.
It brings forward new perspectives and voices to broaden our understanding of the role of language in addressing ecological challenges.

Through a series of thought-provoking chapters, the book navigates through various dimensions of ecolinguistics, shedding light on critical issues and innovative approaches across diverse contexts. Case studies include the representation of ecotourism in Morocco, the implementation of ecological ideology in Oman, colonial legacies in Argentinas food production discourse, ecological identity in Kenya, the role of civets in Indonesian coffee production and life stories about Senegalese ecologies.

Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, the book advocates for a holistic understanding of ecolinguistics that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural nuances.

Author Bio

Mohamed Mliless is an independent researcher in Ecolinguistics and Critical Environmental Discourse Analysis, Morocco.
Mohammed Larouz is Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Moulay Ismail University of Mekns, Morocco.
David Stringer is Associate Professor of Second Language Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies and Second Language Studies at Indiana University Bloomington, USA.
Diego Luis Forte is an Academic Consultant for the Ministry of Agriculture of Argentina and a Teacher of English at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
George M. Jacobs is Adjunct Professor at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Meng Huat Chau is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Education at the Zhejiang International Studies University, China.