Epistemological and Theoretical Foundations in Language Policy and Planning

“The book remains a valuable asset for both scholars and practitioners, showcasing the practical application of theoretical concepts and suggesting new research trajectories within LPP. … this work enriches academic discussions and may inspire innovative policy thinking. This multidisciplinary viewpoint offers a succinct description of the book and provides broad guidelines for future work in LPP research. This book can be of interest to language policy and planning scholars, sociocultural researchers, and graduate students in linguistics and related fields.” (Yanjuan Huo, Cultural Studies of Science Education, Vol. 21 (1), 2026) 

“The book is a recent addition to the literature on language policy and planning (LPP), encapsulating diverse academic perspectives offered in this rich field of inquiry while highlighting contemporary LPP concerns and themes.  … The reader will find the transdisciplinary approach defended in the book fruitful for advancing their knowledge of LPP. Overall, the book is an important contribution to guiding research and practice attempts to address LPP challenges by contextualising the attempts within informed epistemological and theoretical foundations.” (Hossein Davari and Saeed Nourzadeh, Current Issues in Language Planning, May 14, 2024)

“The book makes a significant contribution to the field of LPP, with valuable insights and roadmaps for further research. It will certainly heighten the awareness of both newcomers to the field and policy-makers.” (Weiping Wu, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, August 28, 2023)