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ERIC Number: EJ528810
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-6744
Diversity of Languages: What Might We Do about It?
Hamp, Eric P.
American Journal of Education, v104 n3 p231-42 May 1996
This compact and well-written book considers multiple language use, some of its quantitative aspects, how people feel about multiple languages, and what society should or might do about multiple language problems. A list of comments, criticisms, and suggestions for revision is included with this largely favorable review. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Language Minorities, Language Usage, Linguistics, Minority Groups, Multilingualism, Policy Formation, Public Policy, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Book/Product Reviews; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Reviews "Multilingualism" by John Edwards, London and New York: Routledge, 1994.