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Nanette Gottlieb & Ping Chen (eds.), Language planning and language policy: East Asian perspectives. Richmond, UK: Curzon, 2001. Pp. x, 210. ISBN 0-7007-1468-5.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 January 2004

Paul Bruthiaux
Affiliation:
Department of English, Texas A&M University, bruthiaux@english.tamu.edu

Extract

In this well-focused collection of papers, editors Gottlieb & Chen present an overview of language planning and policy issues in East Asia. Given the time-honored emphasis on scholarship and especially on writing that is characteristic of the region, it is not surprising to find that the book is rich in historical information. However, it also provides a wealth of insights regarding recent developments across related yet unique settings. In this sense, the volume fulfills its publicized aim of meeting the needs of students, researchers, and educated readers with an interest in the complex language practices of the region.

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REVIEWS
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© 2003 Cambridge University Press

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