Language Death: Factual and Theoretical Explorations with Special Reference to East Africa
بواسطة
Matthias Brenzinger
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Science & Technology
History
تنسيق
كيندل
صفحات
453
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Oct 25, 2012
الناشر
Walter de Gruyter
رقم ISBN-10
3110870606
رقم ISBN-13
9783110870602
الوصف
This work delves into the complexities surrounding language death, a phenomenon that poses significant challenges in various cultural contexts, particularly within East Africa. Matthias Brenzinger offers a comprehensive analysis that combines factual observations with theoretical insights, shedding light on the intricate relationship between language, culture, and society.
The book serves as a crucial resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in sociolinguistics, providing a deep understanding of the factors that contribute to the loss of languages. Through thoughtful examination and compelling case studies, it highlights the urgent need for language preservation and revitalization efforts in regions facing the threat of linguistic extinction.
The book serves as a crucial resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in sociolinguistics, providing a deep understanding of the factors that contribute to the loss of languages. Through thoughtful examination and compelling case studies, it highlights the urgent need for language preservation and revitalization efforts in regions facing the threat of linguistic extinction.