At War With Diversity: U.s Language Poli: U.S. Language Policy in an Age of Anxiety (Bilingual Education and Bilingualism)

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. KEY SELLING POINTS Offers a direct and analytical approach to the problems of US language policy Provides an historical perspective to explain what is at stake Articles were written at different times, from different vantage points 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. Bilingualism Is A Reality That Many Americans Still Find Difficult To Accept; Hence The Prominence Of English-only Activism In Us 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.--jacket. Introduction -- 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. James Crawford. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 128-137) And Index. Bilingualism is a reality that many Americans still find difficult to accept; hence the prominence of English-only activism in American politics. This collection of essays analyzes the sources of the anti-bilingual movement, its changing directions, and its effects on education policy. This book also explores efforts to resist the English-only trend, including projects to revitalize American Indian languages. Chapter titles include the following: "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." Extensive references and a detailed index are included. (KFT) Contents......Page 6 Acknowledgments......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 Anatomy of the English-only Movement......Page 13 Boom to Bust: Official English in the 1990s......Page 40 Endangered Native American Languages: What Is To Be Done, and Why?......Page 61 Seven Hypotheses on Language Loss......Page 75 The Political Paradox of Bilingual Education......Page 93 The Proposition 227 Campaign: A Post Mortem......Page 113 References......Page 137 Index......Page 147