Economic considerations in language policy constitute a relatively new development.
Traditionally, policy discourses about language have tended to rely on one of three main …

This bold and accessible study of human languages and communication explores issues
which are at the forefront of today's globalized society. The human species is divided into …

In this book, I respond to recent criticisms that the research and theorization of
multilingualism by applied linguists are in collusion with neoliberal policies and economic …

This paper proposes a comprehensive overview of the'economics of language'. This field of
research, which is grounded in the discipline of economics, displays a strong …

We would like to take this opportunity to thank numerous friends and colleagues. We have
gained immeasurably from working with students of German and Hispanic studies and of …

Spanish is now the third most widely spoken language in the world after English and
Chinese. This book traces how and why Spanish has arrived at this position, examining its …

For EU institutions, having a single internal working language–for which English is the only
candidate–would be the most efficient solution and, to all appearances, in the best interests …

«Les langues sont bien davantage que des espèces vivantes. Elles sont situées au plus
profond de l'humanité. Une langue est aussi une certaine façon de ressentir, d'imaginer et …

The management of multilingualism in the European Union (EU) has become an
increasingly debated issue. Some argue that 'E nglish as a lingua franca'(ELF) should help …

Public intervention is usually required in order to manage linguistic diversity within local,
national and supranational multilingual contexts. Public authorities are not able to function …