Language Death (Canto Classics) by Crystal, David [Paperback]

Description: The rapid endangerment and death of many minority languages across the world is a matter of widespread concern, not only among linguists and anthropologists but among all concerned with issues of cultural identity in an increasingly globalized culture. By some counts, only 600 of the 6,000 or so languages in the world are 'safe' from the threat of extinction. A leading commentator and popular writer on language issues, David Crystal asks the fundamental question, 'why is language death so important?', reviews the reasons for the current crisis, and investigates what is being done to reduce its impact. This book contains not only intelligent argument, but moving descriptions of the decline and demise of particular languages, and practical advice for anyone interested in pursuing the subject further.

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EAN: 9781107431812

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Book Title: Language Death (Canto Classics) by Crystal, David

Number of Pages: 276 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Language Death

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Item Height: 0.8 in

Publication Year: 2014

Subject: Linguistics / Historical & Comparative, Linguistics / General

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 13.8 Oz

Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines

Author: David Crystal

Item Length: 8.2 in

Item Width: 5.4 in

Series: Canto Classics Ser.

Format: Trade Paperback