| Description |
1 online resource (251 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
English-Only Europe? explores the role of languages in the process of European integration. Languages are central to the development of an integrated Europe. The way in which the European Union deals with multilingualism has serious implications for both individual member countries and international relations. In this book, Robert Phillipson considers whether the contemporary expansion of English represents a serious threat to other European languages. After exploring the implications of current policies, Phillipson argues the case for more active language policies to safeguard a multilingual Eu. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; The risks of laissez faire language policies; European languages: families, nations, empires, states; Global trends impacting on European language policy; Languages in EU institutions; Towards equitable communication; Recommendations for action on language policies; European Council conclusions: Linguistic diversity and multilingualism in the EU, 1995. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Language policy -- European Union countries.
|
|
Language policy. |
|
European Union countries. |
|
Multilingualism -- Political aspects -- European Union countries.
|
|
Multilingualism -- Political aspects. |
|
Multilingualism. |
|
English language -- Political aspects -- European Union countries.
|
|
English language -- Political aspects. |
|
English language -- Government policy -- European Union countries.
|
|
English language -- Government policy. |
|
English language. |
|
European Union countries -- Languages -- Political aspects.
|
|
Language and languages. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
|
| Other Form: |
9780415288071 |
| ISBN |
9780203696989 (electronic book) |
|
0203696980 (electronic book) |
|
0415288061 |
|
9780415288064 |
|
041528807X (paperback) |
|
9780415288071 (paperback) |
|
