Language, transformation and development: A sociolinguistic appraisal of post-apartheid South African language policy and practice

Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 151-163

  Mesthrie, Raj ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

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EID: 33748484096     PISSN: 16073614     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2989/16073610609486414     Document Type: Article

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