Language Policy

by Bernard Spolsky

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

An outstanding, coherent introduction to language policy

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.