Endangered Languages: An Introduction (Cambridge Textbooks in

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Endangered Languages: An Introduction (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)

Most of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world today will vanish before the end of this century, taking with them cultural traditions from all over the world, as well as linguistic structures that would have improved our understanding of the universality and variability of human language. This book is an accessible introduction to the topic of language endangerment, answering questions such as: what is it? How and why does it happen? Why should we care? The book outlines the various causes of language endangerment, explaining what makes a language 'safe', and highlighting the danger signs that threaten a minority language. Readers will learn about the consequences of losing a language, both for its former speech community and for our understanding of human language. Illustrated with case studies, it describes the various methods of documenting endangered languages, and shows how they can be revitalised.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 1 Maps
ReleaseDate 2015-04-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521684538

Country	USA
Brand	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	1 Maps
ReleaseDate	2015-04-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780521684538

Endangered Languages: An Introduction (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics)

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