Description:
This volume seeks to add to our understanding of how language is constructed in late capitalist societies. It is key reading for researchers and advanced students of critical sociolinguistics, language and economy and other areas within linguistics, applied linguistics and language teacher education.
Review Quotes:
Nearly two decades after the concept of language commodification first appeared, this fascinating volume takes its theorization and analytical import a step further. Readers will enjoy the intersecting lines of critique and the rich variety of situated studies that discuss the boundaries of the notion for understanding language in late capitalism.
Eva Codó, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
This book covers an important topic that has generated substantial controversy in applied linguistics in recent years. I would recommend it for anyone who has an interest in language politics and policy; in particular, scholars and graduate students who may be confused about terms such as 'commodification of language' and concepts such as 'language as power' will benefit from the detailed analyses and insights provided by the various contributors to this volume.
Thomas Ricento, University of Calgary, USA
One of the interesting aspects of the collection is that the contributors not only cover a broad range of topics but also employ various methods across the empirical chapters.
Ayako Hiasa, Arizona State University