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Author: Thomas Ricento (University of Texas, San Antonio)
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 23.10cm
Weight: 0.562kg
ISBN: 9781405114981
ISBN 10: 1405114983
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 26 August 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
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 volume offers a comprehensive discussion of language planning and policy by renowned scholars. With copious references to assist readers in locating current resources, all contributions offer exciting possibilities as points of departure for lively discussion and productive research.? Mary McGroarty, Northern Arizona University ?This is an excellent book that provides an accessible introduction to current issues without losing any of the complexity of the debate.? Sue Wright, Aston University The collection is very well written and likely to be of use bth to readers with a central interest in language planning and to those studying or researching in cognative areas. Educational Review ?This book sets the benchmark on how to make such a vital subject approachable whilst not sacrificing intellectual rigour.? Journal of Sociolinguistics
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 <!--end--> International in coverage, imaginative in scope, this volume offers a comprehensive discussion of language planning and policy by renowned scholars. With copious references to assist readers in locating current resources, all contributions offer exciting possibilities as points of departure for lively discussion and productive research. Mary McGroarty, Northern Arizona University This is an excellent book that provides an accessible introduction to current issues without losing any of the complexity of the debate. Sue Wright, Aston University The collection is very well written and likely to be of use bth to readers with a central interest in language planning and to those studying or researching in cognative areas. Educational Review This book sets the benchmark on how to make such a vital subject approachable whilst not sacrificing intellectual rigour. Journal of Sociolinguistics
Author Information
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).
