| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 197 pages). |
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polychrome |
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Impact, studies in language and society,
1385-7908 ;
6
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Impact, studies in language and society ; 6.
1385-7908
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-193) and index. |
| Contents |
Ideology, politics and language policies : introduction ; Historical and theoretical perspectives in language policy and planning / Thomas Ricento -- Language policies as virtual realities : two Australian examples / Helen Moore -- Language, ideology and hindsight : lessons from colonial language policies / Alastair Pennycook -- Continuity and change in the function of language ideologies in the United States / Terrence G. Wiley -- English in the new world order : variations on a theme of linguistic imperialism and "world" English / Robert Phillipson -- English, politics, ideology : from colonial celebration to postcolonial performativity / Alastair Pennycook -- Negotiating ideologies through English : strategies from the periphery / A. Suresh Canagarajah -- Ideology and policy in the politics of the English language in North India / Selma K. Sonntag -- Mixed motives : ideological elements in the support for English in South Africa / Stanley G.M. Ridge. |
| Summary |
This volume critically examines the effects of the spread of English from colonialism to the 'New World Order'. The research explores the complex and often contradictory roles English has played in national development. Historical analyses and case studies by leading researchers in language policy studies reveal that deterministic relationships between imperial languages, such as English, and societal hierarchies are untenable, and that support of vernacular languages in education and public life can serve diverse ideologies and political agendas. Areas and countries investigated include Europ. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Language policy -- English-speaking countries.
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Language policy. |
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English-speaking countries. |
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Language and languages -- Political aspects.
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Language and languages -- Political aspects. |
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English language -- Political aspects.
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English language -- Political aspects. |
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Ideology.
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Ideology. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Ricento, Thomas.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ideology, politics, and language policies. Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub., ©2000 1556196695 1556196709 (DLC) 00039818 (OCoLC)43903781 |
| ISBN |
0585461775 (electronic book) |
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9780585461779 (electronic book) |
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9027299315 |
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9789027299314 |
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9781556196690 |
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1556196695 |
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9781556196706 |
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1556196709 |
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9027218366 (Eur. ; hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9027218374 (Eur. ; paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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