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An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method
Ricento
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Description for An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method
Hardcover. An Introduction to Language Policy: Theories and Method is a collection of newly-written chapters that cover the major theories and methods currently employed by scholars active in the field. Editor(s): Ricento, Thomas. Series: Language and Social Change. Num Pages: 384 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: CFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 714.
An Introduction to Language Policy: Theories and Method is a collection of newly-written chapters that cover the major theories and methods currently employed by scholars active in the field.
- provides an accessible introduction to the study of language policy research and language’s role in social life
- consists of newly commissioned essays written by internationally recognized scholars
- helps define and describe a growing field of inquiry and is an authoritative source for students, scholars and researchers in linguistics, applied linguistics, education, policy studies and related areas
- includes section overviews, annotated chapter bibliographies, and discussion questions
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Language and Social Change
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405114974
SKU
V9781405114974
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ricento
Thomas Ricento is Professor in the Division of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is founding co-editor of the Journal of Language, Identity, and Education (with Terrence Wiley) and his publications include Americanization and Ideologies of Language (2005), and Ideology, Politics and Language Policies: Focus on English (edited, 2000).
Reviews for An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method
"The book certainly succeeds in moving the field forward - not only by providing a varied range of topics... but also by exposing the reader to 'controversies' in the field... The volume is well-written, well-edited and provides a wealth of information for linguists and non-linguists alike." Linguist List “International in coverage, imaginative in scope, this ... Read more