Table of Contents

1. List of figures, tables, abbreviations, notes on terms, examples of languages, acknowledgements and maps; 2. Preface; 3. 1. Invisible voices: The problem of language in South Africa; 4. 2. Exploring the maze: Language policy and language planning for South Africa: the frameworks; 5. 3. The nature of things: A sociolinguistic profile of South Africa; 6. 4. For the people, by the people: Language and state administration; 7. 5. The power of one: Language and nation; 8. 6. Growing potential: Language in education; 9. 7. Spreading the wealth: Language and economic development; 10. 8. Giving voice: Language promotion; 11. 9. Steering the course: Language management; 12. Bibliography; 13. Index