37.1502, Books: Constrained Multilingualism: Santello (2026)

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Date: 20-Apr-2026
From: Ellena Moriarty [rfsupport at cambridge.org]
Subject: Constrained Multilingualism: Santello (2026)


Title: Constrained Multilingualism
Series Title: Elements in Intercultural Communication
Publication Year: 2026

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
           http://www.cambridge.org/linguistics
Book URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/ch/universitypress/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/constrained-multilingualism?format=HB&isbn=9781009650601

Author(s): Marco Santello

Hardback ISBN:  9781009650601 Pages:  70 Price: U.K. £ 55.00
Hardback ISBN:  9781009650601 Pages:  70 Price: Europe EURO 64.19
Hardback ISBN:  9781009650601 Pages:  70 Price: U.S. $ 70.00
Paperback ISBN:  9781009650595 Pages:  70 Price: U.K. £ 18.00
Paperback ISBN:  9781009650595 Pages:  70 Price: Europe EURO 21.01
Paperback ISBN:  9781009650595 Pages:  70 Price: U.S. $ 23.00

Abstract:

This Element highlights the role of constraints in shaping
multilingualism. It discusses their conceptualisation, starting from
Michel de Certeau's view of action in everyday life, and
operationalisation for the study of migrants. The results of the
research conducted among Gambian migrants in Italy show not only
constraints but also the tactics to inhabit them, as well as
non-language related aspects, for example suffering, which are grouped
into five clusters. These are (1) lack of support; (2) limited
interaction in the 'local' language; (3) immigration status in
conjunction with life events; (4) others' behaviour; and (5) other
concerns and suffering. The conclusion presents a discussion on the
wider significance of what incorporating constraints means for our
understanding of multilingualism and migration, including policy
implications, and for intercultural communication research.

Written In: English (eng)



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