Press one for English: language policy, public opinion, and American identity

Introduction

Symbolic politics : theory and evidence

Theories of American identity

American identity in surveys

Defining American national identity

Discussing language policy

Mixed messages : hybrids, taxes, and the case of bilingual education

Conclusion

Appendix A: exploratory factor analysis of American identity items (1996 GSS)

Appendix B: question wording and coding for 1996 GSS data analyzed in chapter 4

Appendix C: focus group procedures

Appendix D: questions guide for focus groups

Appendix E: Coding ambivalent and opinionless policy-related thoughts