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1 online resource (x, 198 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-181) and indexes. |
Contents |
What is language death? -- Why should we care? -- Why do languages die? -- Where do we begin? -- What can be done? |
Summary |
The endangerment and death of minority languages across the world is a matter of widespread concern. A leading commentator on language issues, David Crystal asks the question, 'Why is language death so important?', reviews the reasons for the current crisis, and investigates what is being done to reduce its impact. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Language obsolescence.
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Language obsolescence. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Crystal, David, 1941- Language death. Cambridge, UK ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2000 0521653215 (DLC) 99053220 (OCoLC)42682795 |
ISBN |
0511008597 (electronic book) |
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9780511008597 (electronic book) |
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9781139106856 |
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1139106856 |
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0511067372 (ebook) |
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9780511067372 (ebook) |
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9780521012713 (paperback) |
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0521012716 (paperback) |
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9780511048388 |
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0511048386 |
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0521653215 (hardback) |
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