New book on language policy from Blackwell

[Harold Schiffman]

An Introduction to Language Policy
Theory and Method
Edited By: THOMAS RICENTO, University of Texas at San Antonio



Series: Language and Social Change

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An Introduction to Language Policy: Theories 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.

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Contents

Preface.


Part I: Theoretical Perspectives in Language Policy Research: An Overview:

Language Policy: Theory and Practice (An Introduction): Thomas Ricento
    (University of Texas, San Antonio).
Frameworks and Models in Language Policy and Planning Research: Nancy H.
    Hornberger (University of Pennsylvania).
Critical Theory in Language Policy Research: James W. Tollefson (International
    Christian University, Japan).
Postmodernism in Language Policy Research: Alastair Pennycook (University of
    Technology, Sydney).
Economic Considerations in Language Policy Research: François Grin (University
    of Geneva).
Political Theory and Language Policy Research: Ronald Schmidt, Sr. (California
    State University, Long Beach).
Language Policy and Linguistic Culture: Harold Schiffman (University of
    Pennsylvania).

Part II: Methodological Perspectives in Language Policy Research: An Overview:

The Lessons of Historical Investigation: Implications for the Study of Language
    Policy and Planning: Terrence G. Wiley (Arizona State University).
Ethnographic Methods in Language Policy Research: Suresh Canagarajah (Baruch
    College).
Linguistic Analyses in Language Policies: Ruth Wodak (Lancaster University).
Geolinguistic Analysis in Language Policy Research: Don Cartwright (University
    of Western Ontario).
Psycho-Sociological Analysis in Language Policy Research: Colin Baker
    (University of Wales, Bangor).

Part III: Topical Areas in Language Policy Research:

Language Policy and National Identity: Jan Blommaert (Ghent University).
Language Policy and Minority Rights: Stephen May (University of Waikato).
Language Policy and Linguistic Human Rights: Tove Skutnabb-Kangas (Roskilde
    University).
Language Policies and the Education of Linguistic Minorities: Christina Bratt
    Paulston and Kai Heidemann (both University of Pittsburgh).
Language Policy and Language Shift: Joshua Fishman (Yeshiva University).
Language Policy and Sign Languages: Timothy Reagan (Roger Williams University).
Language Policy and Linguistic Imperialism: Robert Phillipson (Copenhagen
Business School).