About this title: This is a comprehensive advanced textbook covering not only language learning imposed by economic or political agendas but also language choices entered into freely for reasons of social mobililty, economic advantage or group identity. The first part of the book reviews the development and role of standard languages in the construction of national communities and identities. The second part examines the linguistic accomodation of groups in contact, major lingua francas and the case of "International English". The third section explores reactions to nationalism and globalization, with some ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780333986424ISBN:0333986423
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Date Published: 2004-03-18
ISBN-13:9780333986424ISBN:0333986423
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN LTD
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780333986424ISBN:0333986423
Description: New. Language policy and planning is rarely just about language; it always has political, social and ethical dimensions. This is a comprehensive advanced textbook, covering not only language learning imposed by economic or political agendas, but also lang... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780333986424ISBN:0333986423
Description: New. A comprehensive advanced textbook covering not only language learning imposed by economic or political agendas but also language choices entered into freely for reasons of social mobililty, economic advantage or group identity. read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. Language policy and planning is rarely just about language; it always has political, social and ethical dimensions. This is a comprehensive advanced textbook, covering not only language learning imposed by economic or political agendas, but also language choices entered into freely for reasons of social mobility, economic advantage or group ... read more
Binding: PB
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780333986424ISBN:0333986423
Description: NEAR FINE. Paperback, 328pp., NEW, Language allows humans to act cooperatively, to plan, and to remember. It is the prime factor in the constitution of groups as well as a major barrier between groups. Language policy and planning is rarely just about language; it always has political, social and ethical dimensions. This is a comprehensive advanced textbook, covering not only language learning imposed by economic or political agendas but also language choices entered into freely for reasons of ... read more
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