Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Linguistic Insights
ISBN-10
3034312326
ISBN-13
9783034312325
Edition
New
Publisher
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Imprint
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissensc
Country of Manufacture
CH
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 14th, 2014
Print length
168 Pages
Weight
250 grams
Dimensions
15.50 x 22.80 x 0.90 cms
Product Classification:
Sociolinguistics
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Many of the world’s 7000 language groups are endangered due to falling rates of language and culture transmission from one generation to the next. This book presents case studies of endangered language groups, and of their associated knowledge and belief systems, to highlight the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural diversity.
Many of the world’s 7000 documented language groups are endangered due to falling rates of language and culture transmission from one generation to the next. Some endangered language groups have been the focus of efforts to reverse patterns of linguistic and cultural loss, with variable success. This book presents case studies of endangered language groups from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific (including Bisu, Iban, Iquito, Quechua, Wawa, Yi and sign languages) and of their associated knowledge and belief systems, to highlight the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural diversity. Issues of identity and pride emerge within the book, alongside discussion of language and culture policy.
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