Books by James Crawford

Bilingualism is a reality that many Americans still find difficult to accept; hence the prominence of English-only activism in U.S. politics. This collection of essays analyzes the sources of the anti-bilingual movement, its changing directions, and its impact on education policy. The book also explores efforts to resist the English-only trend.

Every state in the world has undertaken human rights obligations on the basis of UN treaties, but the system has been stretched almost to breaking point. This volume contains detailed analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of the system, by leading participants in the work of the treaty bodies.