An Introduction to Language Policy: Theories and Method is a collection of newly-written chapters that cover the major theories and methods currently employed by scholars active in the field. * provides an accessible introduction to the study of language policy research and language’s role in social life * consists of newly commissioned essays written by internationally recognized scholars * helps define and describe a growing field of inquiry and is an authoritative source for students, scholars and researchers in linguistics, applied linguistics, education, policy studies and related areas * includes section overviews, annotated chapter bibliographies, and discussion questions