MACMILLAN Language Ideologies, Policies and Practices Book

Explore the complex relationship between language and globalization in this academic study from MACMILLAN. This book examines how language ideologies function alongside other social processes in our changing world. It provides a detailed look at how these ideologies form the foundation of language policy and how public policies connect to individual practices. The text focuses heavily on the European context. It examines the tensions arising from social transformation within and across national borders. Readers will find analysis on how conflicting national and supra-national interests shape the linguistic landscape. This work is an essential resource for those studying the future of Europe and the impact of globalization on language use and policy development.