Language Policy and Language Planning
Sue Wright
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Language Policy and Language Planning
by Sue Wright
Published
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
328
ISBN-13
9781283184755
Description
"Language allows human beings to act cooperatively, to plan and to remember. It is a prime factor in the constitution of social groups as well as a major barrier between groups. Language policy and planning is rarely just about language; it always has social, political and economic dimensions. This revised second edition is a comprehensive overview of why we speak the languages that we do. It covers language learning imposed by political and economic agendas as well as language choices entered into willingly for reasons of social mobility, economic advantage and 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 section examines the linguistic accommodation necessary when groups come into contact, and charts why lingua francas rise and fall. There is speculation on the future of International English as other power centres develop. The third section explores reactions to nationalism and globalisation, with a discussion of language rights and the problems of language revitalisation." -- Back cover.
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This edition of Language Policy and Language Planning has approximately 328 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Language Policy and Language Planning typically takes between 6h 50m and 4h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 82,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Language Policy and Language Planning?
Language Policy and Language Planning was written by Sue Wright.
When was Language Policy and Language Planning published?
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