This bestselling introductory textbook examines the relationship between politicians, the press and the public through the language they employ. It is now fully revised with new material on delegitimisation, ‘fake news’, disinformation, (self-)censorship, ‘conspiracy theories’ and ‘Zombie’ narratives.

This book offers a systematic, interdisciplinary investigation into the language of persuasion in contemporary tourism discourse, with a focus on English-language travel boards’ use of Instagram and official websites.

This collection brings together established and exciting new voices to shed light on the language of and about sex work, offering an empirically nuanced understanding of commercial sex through language.

This volume focuses on language planning in Cyprus, Iceland and Luxembourg, explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation (including language-in-education planning), the role of the media, the role of religion and the roles of non-indigenous languages. It comprises case st

This volume covers the language situation in Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation, including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion and the roles of non-indigenous languages. It draws together the lit

This book offers an accessible introduction to the main issues in language policy today, and to the origins and conceptual foundations of the relationship between language and the state. Written in a concise and engaging style, the book is suitable for readers from all backgrounds who are interested in the interaction between language and politics.

This volume offers an insider perspective on language policy in the EU, bringing together two key figures well acquainted with its development to reflect critically on the future of language policy and practices in post-Brexit Europe.

Based on a detailed examination of minority language policy in different jurisdictions in Western Europe, this book offers policy recommendations on how to integrate new speakers into established minority language communities. It is essential reading for students and researchers in sociolinguistics, public policy and language policy and planning.

Based on real-life case studies, this book examines how people act within institutions and communities to try and control the language of others. Introducing a framework for analysing language policy in different contexts, it is essential reading for researchers and students of applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, education, and policy analysis.