Williams, Colin H., 1950-

Minority language promotion, protection and regulation : the mask of piety / Colin H Williams - 1 online resource (xii, 343 pages) : illustrations, chart

Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-333) and index.

The mask of piety -- Managing official language legislative regimes -- European legislative frameworks and comparative language acts -- The embedded nature of language legislation -- From act to action : policy implications and recommendations -- Official language strategies in comparative perspective -- The logic of best practice language strategy -- Official language commissioners -- The mask of piety and the faltering polity.

9781137000842 (ebook) 9781137000835 (hardback) 9781349433445 (paperback)

2014002947


Language and languages--Law and legislation
Linguistic minorities--Legal status, laws, etc.


Electronic books (Form)

K3716