Press one for English :
Schildkraut, Deborah Jill, 1973-
Press one for English : language policy, public opinion, and American identity / Deborah J. Schildkraut. - 1 online resource (257 pages) : illustrations, maps
Based on author's thesis (doctoral)--Princeton University, 2000.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-236) and index.
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.
9781400849338 (e-book)
Language policy--United States.
English language--Political aspects--United States.
Public opinion--United States.
Group identity--United States.
English-only movement.
Electronic books.
P119.32.U6 / S34 2005eb
306.44/973
Press one for English : language policy, public opinion, and American identity / Deborah J. Schildkraut. - 1 online resource (257 pages) : illustrations, maps
Based on author's thesis (doctoral)--Princeton University, 2000.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-236) and index.
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.
9781400849338 (e-book)
Language policy--United States.
English language--Political aspects--United States.
Public opinion--United States.
Group identity--United States.
English-only movement.
Electronic books.
P119.32.U6 / S34 2005eb
306.44/973