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An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method

Editor Thomas Ricento

Wiley | September 2, 2005 | Trade Paperback

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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
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An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method

An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method

Editor Thomas Ricento

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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

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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.

About the Author

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).

Format: Trade Paperback

Published: September 2, 2005

Publisher: Wiley

Language: English

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

ISBN - 10: 1405114983

ISBN - 13: 9781405114981

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