"The first edition of this Handbook is built on surveys by well-known figures from around the world and around the intellectual world, reflecting several differ

This revised second edition is a comprehensive overview of why we speak the languages that we do. It covers language learning imposed by political and economic

In the sociopolitics of language, sometimes yesterday’s solution is tomorrow’s problem. This volume examines the evolving nature of language acquisition pla

An examination of how an individual's native language can affect their lifestyle. Topics covered range from maintenance of the mother-tongue and second language

In the third part some practical issues are raised by looking into the role of language and culture in teaching reading, foreign language policy in higher educa