'Globalisation and EU enlargement mean that languages from the whole of Europe are coming into even closer contact. This perceptive book makes a sweeping Grand Tour of the political, cultural and economic issues that we all consequently face, and I hope that those who frame language policy will be influenced by it.' - Neil Kinnock, Vice-President of the European Commission 'Absolutely essential reading if we are to prevent a linguistic catastrophe in a rapidly anglicising Europe.' - Dafydd ap Fergus, Secretary General of the European Esperanto-Union 'An important and timely book, containing a rich and wide-ranging set of ideas about the 'on the ground' reality of language policy in Europe. The book is very engaging, and will appeal to a wide range of readers.' - Joseph Lo Bianco, Director, Language Australia: The National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia.