Invited Book Review: Language Policy and Political Issues in Education (3rd ed.). (original) (raw)

This book review evaluates the third edition of "Language Policy and Political Issues in Education," edited by T. L. McCarty and S. May. It highlights the volume's comprehensive approach to language policy, examining its implications at multiple societal levels and stressing the interplay between language policies and identity in a globalized context. The review also critiques certain concepts within the volume that require further theoretical exploration, such as 'superdiversity' and 'English as a lingua franca', while ultimately affirming the book’s potential to enrich scholarly dialogue and inform research in language education.