Press one for English : language policy, public opinion, and American identity /

Press one for English : language policy, public opinion, and American identity /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schildkraut, Deborah Jill, 1973-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2005]
Subjects:
Language policy > United States.
English language > Political aspects > United States.
Public opinion > United States.
Group identity > United States.
English-only movement.
Electronic books.
Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Symbolic politics : theory and evidence
  • Theories of American identity
  • American identity in surveys
  • Defining American national identity
  • Discussing language policy
  • Mixed messages : hybrids, taxes, and the case of bilingual education
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix A: exploratory factor analysis of American identity items (1996 GSS)
  • Appendix B: question wording and coding for 1996 GSS data analyzed in chapter 4
  • Appendix C: focus group procedures
  • Appendix D: questions guide for focus groups
  • Appendix E: Coding ambivalent and opinionless policy-related thoughts.

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