A detailed overview of the theories, concepts, research methods, and findings in the field of language policy is provided here in one accessible source. The author proposes new methodological, theoretical, and conceptual directions and offers guidance for doing language policy research.

General Editors' Preface Acknowledgements PART I: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK: DEFINITIONS, THEORIES, AND CONCEPTS 1. What is Language Policy? 2. Theories, Concepts and Frameworks: An Historical Overview  PART II: FINDINGS 3. Example Studies 4. Findings PART III: RESEARCHING LANGUAGE POLICY 5. Research Aproaches and Methods 6. Discussion 7. Educational Language Policy Engagement and Action Research (ELPEAR) 8. Research Direction(s) and Model Projects PART IV: RESOURCES 9. Further Resources Index

David Cassels Johnson is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Iowa, USA. He was previously Assistant Professor at the College of Education, Washington State University. David specialises in critical sociolinguistics and language policy research, focusing on the interaction between language policies and educational opportunity for minority language users.