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Introduction Language Policy
Contributor(s): Ricento (Author)
ISBN: 1405114983     ISBN-13: 9781405114981
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
OUR PRICE:   $57.37  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2005
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Annotation: "An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method" provides an accessible introduction to the field of language policy through broad and in-depth coverage of the major theories and methods currently employed by scholars active in the field. The volume consists of newly commissioned essays, written by internationally recognized scholars, in three areas: theoretical perspectives, methodological perspectives, and topical areas. Each section contains an overview and each chapter includes an annotated bibliography and discussion questions.


This book 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.


Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics
Dewey: 306.449
LCCN: 2005009260
Series: Language and Social Change
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.44" W x 8.98" (1.26 lbs) 384 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
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