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Wellman Kondowe, Chimwemwe M. M. Kamanga, & Precious Madula (eds.), Multilingualism in Southern Africa: Issues and perspectives . Abingdon: Routledge, 2025. Pp. 338. Hb. £116.

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Key Points

The aim is to examine multilingualism's role and its significance in the context of southern Africa.
Edited volume discussing various issues concerning multilingualism in southern Africa.
Includes contributions from multiple authors providing diverse perspectives on the topic.
Offers insights into the cultural and social implications of multilingualism in the region.
Discusses challenges and opportunities presented by multilingual contexts.

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The volume discusses multilingualism and its diverse perspectives in southern Africa, highlighting important cultural insights.

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Ozge Deniz (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698be001058ab1890a13bb9e https://doi.org/10.1017/s004740452510119x

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