At War with Diversity: U.S. Language Policy in an Age of Anxiety

Bilingualism is a reality that many Americans still find difficult to accept; hence the prominence of English-only activism in U.S. politics. This collection of essays analyzes the sources of the anti-bilingual movement, its changing directions, and its impact on education policy. The book also explores efforts to resist the English-only trend, including projects to revitalize Native American languages.

List of contents

Anatomy of the English only movement; boom to bust - official English in the 1990s; endangered native American languages - what is to be done, and why?; seven hypotheses on language loss; the political paradox of bilingual education; the proposition 227 campaign - a post mortem.

About the author

James Crawford is a writer, lecturer, and consultant specializing in language education. His works include Hold Your Tongue: Bilingualism and the Politics of "English Only"; Bilingual Education: History, Politics, Theory, and Practice; Best Evidence: Research Foundations of the Bilingual Education Act; and Language Loyalties: A Source Book on the Official English Controversy. Previously he served as Washington editor of Education Week.

Product details

• Authors: James Crawford
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2000
• No. of pages: 152
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 200 g
• Series: Advances in Ecological Science; Advances in Ecological Science
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology