Minority Languages, Education and Communities in China

The book outlines the evolution and role of minority languages locally and nationally; it investigates current educational language policies in minority areas; and it assesses the social and economic outcomes of language change for communities in contemporary China.

Autorentext
JOHN CLEVERLEY, Koori Centre, University of Sydney, Australia

Inhalt
List of Maps, Figures and Tables Foreword: J.Cleverley Preface Series Editor's Preface Abbreviations Introduction Profile Minorities in the Past: Historical Experience New Policies and Practice under Communism Minority Language Issues under the Open Door Policies and Practice: A Case Study in Yunnan Policies and Practice: A Case Study in Xinjiang Language Policies and Prospects in Hong Kong Progress, Challenges and Prospects Appendices Notes Bibliography Index