Book Overview
Language policy is an issue of critical importance in the world today. In this introduction, Bernard Spolsky explores many debates at the forefront of language policy: ideas of correctness and bad language; bilingualism and multilingualism; language death and efforts to preserve endangered languages; language choice as a human and civil right; and language education policy. Through looking at the language practices, beliefs and management of social...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521011752
ISBN13:9780521011754
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:264 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
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An outstanding, coherent introduction to language policy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a great book for anyone looking to get a sense of the field of language policy. Spolsky has a clear writing style that makes the book easy to follow, along with a comprehensive index. He also manages to combine a broad overview of the subject with detailed case studies of various countries on different continents. It is a great starting point for anyone with an interest in the politics of language.
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