Description
This compilation dives deep into the intricate challenges posed by language endangerment in our evolving world. Contributed to by a diverse group of scholars, it offers a layered understanding of how languages, often going unnoticed, are gradually disappearing and the implications this has on cultural identity and heritage.
Through various case studies and theoretical frameworks, the authors emphasize the importance of preserving linguistic diversity. Readers will gain insights into innovative responses and strategies that communities and researchers employ to combat the decline of languages, fostering a richer dialog about cultural sustainability in a globalized environment.
Through various case studies and theoretical frameworks, the authors emphasize the importance of preserving linguistic diversity. Readers will gain insights into innovative responses and strategies that communities and researchers employ to combat the decline of languages, fostering a richer dialog about cultural sustainability in a globalized environment.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288 pages
Language
English
Published
Nov 28, 2013
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN-10
9027206090
ISBN-13
9789027206091