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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• 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.