Thompson 1982

Thompson 1982

Reference
	Thompson, Roger M. 1982. "Language planning in frontier America: The case of the Deseret alphabet." Language Problems and Language Planning. Interest level: general.

Summary
	Describes an orthography experiment that occurred in the 1800s among the Mormons. Twice-attempted orthography failed due to a change in attitudes among the people and lack of preparation for implementation. Describes how the felt needs of a community may differ for the following generation.

Evaluation
	Is a well-done and interesting article. Clearly demonstrates some motivations for language reform and why a reform fails. Is enlightening and useful for considering sociological implications in a target area, as well as logistical matters.

Context for this page:

Bibliography module: Thompson 1982
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): T
In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

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