The Last Speakers

2010-09-21
The Last Speakers
Author: K. David Harrison
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2010-09-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1426206682
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Part travelogue and part scientist's notebook, The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's expeditions around the world to meet with last speakers of vanishing languages. The speakers' eloquent reflections and candid photographs reveal little-known lifeways as well as revitalization efforts to teach disappearing languages to younger generations. Thought-provoking and engaging, this unique book illuminates the global language-extinction crisis through photos, graphics, interviews, traditional wisdom never before translated into English, and first-person essays that thrillingly convey the adventure of science and exploration.

The Last Speakers

2010-09-21
The Last Speakers
Author: K. David Harrison
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2010-09-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1426206682
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Part travelogue and part scientist's notebook, The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's expeditions around the world to meet with last speakers of vanishing languages. The speakers' eloquent reflections and candid photographs reveal little-known lifeways as well as revitalization efforts to teach disappearing languages to younger generations. Thought-provoking and engaging, this unique book illuminates the global language extinction crisis through photos, graphics, interviews, traditional wisdom never before translated into English, and first-person essays that thrillingly convey the adventure of science and exploration.

The Last Speakers

2010
The Last Speakers
Author: K. David Harrison
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2010
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1426204612
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Part travelogue and part scientist's notebook, The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's expeditions around the world to meet with last speakers of vanishing languages. The speakers' eloquent reflections and candid photographs reveal little-known lifeways as well as revitalization efforts to teach disappearing languages to younger generations. Thought-provoking and engaging, this unique book illuminates the global language-extinction crisis through photos, graphics, interviews, traditional wisdom never before translated into English, and first-person essays that thrillingly convey the adventure of science and exploration.

When Languages Die

2008
When Languages Die
Author: K. David Harrison
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2008
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0195372069
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It is commonly agreed by linguists and anthropologists that the majority of languages spoken now around the globe will likely disappear within our lifetime. This text focuses on the question: what is lost when a language dies?

Linguistic Fieldwork

2001-06-21
Linguistic Fieldwork
Author: Paul Newman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2001-06-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780521669375
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Topics include the linguist's attitude, the work session and the roles of native speakers.

The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages

2011-03-24
The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages
Author: Peter K. Austin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 581
Release: 2011-03-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 113950083X
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It is generally agreed that about 7,000 languages are spoken across the world today and at least half may no longer be spoken by the end of this century. This state-of-the-art Handbook examines the reasons behind this dramatic loss of linguistic diversity, why it matters, and what can be done to document and support endangered languages. The volume is relevant not only to researchers in language endangerment, language shift and language death, but to anyone interested in the languages and cultures of the world. It is accessible both to specialists and non-specialists: researchers will find cutting-edge contributions from acknowledged experts in their fields, while students, activists and other interested readers will find a wealth of readable yet thorough and up-to-date information.

Last Speakers

2010-09-21
Last Speakers
Author: K. David Harrison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2010-09-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781426207563
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Part travelogue and part scientist's notebook, The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's expeditions around the world to meet with last speakers of vanishing languages. The speakers' eloquent reflections and candid photographs reveal little-known lifeways as well as revitalization efforts to teach disappearing languages to younger generations. Thought-provoking and engaging, this unique book illuminates the global language-extinction crisis through photos, graphics, interviews, traditional wisdom never before translated into English, and first-person essays that thrillingly convey the adventure of science and exploration.

Language Death

2002-04-29
Language Death
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2002-04-29
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780521012713
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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 2002 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.

Atlas of the world's languages in danger of disappearing

2001-07-17
Atlas of the world's languages in danger of disappearing
Author: Wurm, Stephen A.
Publisher: UNESCO
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2001-07-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9231037986
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Close to half of the 6,000 languges spoken in the world are doomed or likely to disappear in the foreseeable future. The disappearance of any language is an irreparable loss for the heritage of all humankind. This new edition of the Atlas, first published in 1996, is intended to give a graphic picture of the magnitude of the problem and a comprehensive list of languages in danger.