The Value of the Maori Language : Te Hua o te Reo Maori : Volume 2

2015 Aotearoa Māori book awards finalists / Te Reo Māori

The Value of the Maori Language - Te Hua o te Reo Māori is a compilation of important ideas and philosophies from key commentators in the field of Māori language revitalisation in response to the question 'What is the value of the Māori language?'.This collection of essays in Māori and English explores the actions taken to restore the status of the Māori language, challenges ideas about how the language can be revitalised and looks at approaches to ensure the future of the language. The chapters discuss issues around the Maori Language Act and Crown policy, community initiatives, language development in the education system, and support of Māori language in media.

This is the second book in a series of edited collections that looks at Māori research in areas critical for Maori and society.

Featured in the 10 March 2014 New Zealand newsletter.
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