Language Planning and Policy in Asia, Vol.1: Japan, Nepal and Taiwan and Chinese Characters

by Richard B. Baldauf Jr.

This volume covers the language situation in Japan, Nepal and Taiwan explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation - including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion, and the roles of non-indigenous languages.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847690955
• ISBN13: 9781847690951
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 10.1"