The Territorial Dimension in Language Planning: An Evaluation of Its Potential in Contemporary Wales.

Williams, Colin H.

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Publication Date: 1981

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The Territorial Dimension in Language Planning: An Evaluation of Its Potential in Contemporary Wales.

Williams, Colin H.

Language Problems & Language Planning, v5 n1 p57-73 Spr 1981

Examines the spatial basis of language planning for the Welsh-speaking regions of the United Kingdom and discusses the relationship between language planning and language rights. Conflict between rights of individuals and rights of groups and between rights of Welsh speakers and those of English speakers are also discussed. (Author/PJM)

Descriptors: Bilingualism, Civil Rights, English, Geographic Distribution, Indo European Languages, Justice, Language Planning, Language Usage, Legislation, Minority Groups, Population Distribution, Public Policy, Social Attitudes, Sociolinguistics, Welsh

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Wales)

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