Eduardo D. Faingold Books

Focusing on the language policies of Scandinavian countries, this book analyzes the constitutional and legal frameworks governing the use of North Germanic languages, including Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faroese. It also addresses the historical suppression of minority languages and the evolving role of English and immigrant languages. By adopting a comparative approach, it traces the development of language rights in the region, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars across various disciplines, including linguistics and political science.

Focusing on linguistic rights, the book analyzes language policies within European Union law and the legal frameworks of member states. It highlights the rising demands for language recognition from minority groups, such as Catalan and Welsh, alongside the evolving status of English post-Brexit. The text explores the legal protections available to these linguistic communities, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in language policy, EU law, minority languages, and sociolinguistics.

The narrative weaves a personal and historical tapestry, detailing the author's family's journey from 19th-century immigration to Argentina through the tumultuous years of the military dictatorship. Faingold reflects on his exile in Israel and Denmark, military service in Argentina, and subsequent return to Israel, all while contextualizing these experiences within broader political events. The updated edition enriches the story with historical photos and documents, illustrating the family's dispersion across the globe and their varied cultural lives by the 21st century.