Language Death

By (author) Crystal, David

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 6000 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. The 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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[目次]

  • Preface
  • 1. What is language death?
  • 2. Why should we care?
  • 3. Why do languages die?
  • 4. Where do we begin?
  • 5. What can be done?
  • List of organisations
  • Further reading
  • Index of languages
  • Subject index.

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書名 Language Death
著作者等 Crystal, David
出版元 Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
刊行年月 2011.11.05
ISBN 9781139106856
言語 英語
出版国 イギリス
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