Fishman 1969

Fishman, Joshua A. 1969. "National languages and languages of wider communication in developing nations." Anthropological Linguistics. (Review by Gudschinsky 1970c.) Interest level: specialist.

Describes three types of decisions used by developing nations for language planning.

Type A nations have no integrating great tradition at the national level. Selecting the national language is governed by considerations of political integration; nationalism.

Type B nations have one great tradition at the national level. Selecting the national language is governed by considerations of authenticity; nationalism.

Type C nations have several great traditions seeking separate sociopolitical recognition. Selecting the national language is governed by need to compromise between political integration and separate authenticities.

Understanding these types of decisions and factors that influence them, will help advisors know how to help government leaders who want assistance with language planning.

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