Linguistic Justice for Europe and for the World

Introduction; 1 Lingua Franca; Appendix: Three Alternatives to Lingua Franca Convergence; 2 Linguistic Justice as Fair Cooperation; Appendices; 3 Linguistic Justice as Equal Opportunity; 4 Linguistic Justice as Parity Of Esteem; 5 Linguistic Territoriality; 6 Linguistic Diversity; Conclusion; Bibliography

Philippe Van Parijs, Professor at the University of Louvain (Belgium), Hoover Chair of Economic and Social Ethics

[This book] provides a broad yet incisive look at one of the most pressing issues of justice for the modern world. It is packed full of original and creative thought, and manages to successfully combine a comprehensive theoretical approach with a focus on practical issues and solutions. As such it will be a valuable and insightful resource for anybody with even the vaguest interest in the subject, and is sure to spark further debate as to what the requirements and entailments of linguistic justice should be. Michael Jewkes, Ethical Perspectives Excellent analysis of a practice that, not unlike religion, cannot be treated neutrally. E. R. Gill, CHOICE van Parijs' book is a welcome addition to the literature. It brings to an anglophone readership a focus on a much-neglected subject, the issue of linguistic justice, and it explains the reactions of those who are in a disadvantaged position. It may contribute to puncturing the complacent egotism of English native speakers. it may help to convince anti-English lobbies that there are also positive spin-offs from linguistic globalisation. And, finally, it will provide those committed to promoting a transnational arena for deliberation and mobilisation with a fund of argument and evidence from which to draw as they develop their case. Sue Wright, Times Higher Education