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Author Crystal, David, 1941-

Title Language death / David Crystal.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2000.

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Description 1 online resource (x, 198 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description 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.
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Subject Language obsolescence.
Language obsolescence.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
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)
9780511008597 (electronic book)
9781139106856
1139106856
0511067372 (ebook)
9780511067372 (ebook)
9780521012713 (paperback)
0521012716 (paperback)
9780511048388
0511048386
0521653215 (hardback)