Epistemological and Theoretical Foundations in Language Policy and Planning: Introduction

Michele Gazzola, Federico Gobbo, David Cassels Johnson, Jorge Antonio Leoni de León

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Abstract

This introductory chapter reviews the historical development of the field of Language Policy and Planning (LPP), outlines the structure of the book, and introduces conceptual concerns and challenges that circulate throughout the chapters. The authors review the foundations of the field in classic language planning theory and examine the evolution of disciplinarily and interdisciplinary approaches. Chapters in the book examine (socio)linguistic foundations, critical empirical research, the public policy approach, modern corpus planning, LPP and technology, and language revitalisation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEpistemological and Theoretical Foundations in Language Policy and Planning
EditorsMichele Gazzola, Federico Gobbo, David Cassels Johnson, Jorge Antonio Leoni de León
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages1-14
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-22315-0
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-22314-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 1 Jan 2023

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Publisher Copyright:
© The Editor(s) (ifapplicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023, corrected publication 2023.

Keywords

  • Language Policy
  • Public Policy
  • Epistemology
  • Language planning
  • Theory
  • Language policy

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