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EAN: 9780521882156. It is accessible both to specialists and non-specialists: researchers will find cutting-edge contributions from acknowledged experts in their fields, while students, a… Mehr…

EAN: 9780521882156. 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. img{max-width:100%}The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages (Cambridge Handbooks in Language and Linguistics)Cambridge University PressHardcoverUnused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page.EAN: 9780521882156Published 24/03/2011Language: EnglishIt 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.1. Introduction Peter K. Austin and Julia SallabankPart I. Endangered Languages2. Language ecology and endangerment Lenore Grenoble3. Speakers and communities Colette Grinevald and Michel Bert4. Survey of endangered language situations around the world David Bradley5. Language contact and change in endangered languages Carmel O'Shannessy6. Structural aspects of language endangerment Naomi Palosaari and Lyle Campbell7. Language and culture Lev Michael8. Language and society Bernard SpolskyPart II. Language Documentation9. Language documentation Tony Woodbury10. Speakers and language documentation Lise Dobrin and Josh Berson11. Data and language documentation Jeff Good12. Archiving and language documentation Lisa Conathan13. Digital archiving David NathanPart III. Responses14. Language policy for endangered languages Julia Sallabank15. Revitalisation of endangered languages Leanne Hinton16. Orthography development Friederike LÃ?¼pke17. Lexicography in endangered language communities Ulrike Mosel18. Language curriculum design and evaluation for endangered languages Serafin Coronel-Molina and Teresa McCarty19. The role of information technology in supporting minority and endangered languages Gary HoltonPart IV. Challenges20. Endangered languages and economic development Wayne Harbert21. Researcher training and capacity development in language documentation Anthony Jukes22. New roles for endangered languages MÃ?¡irÃ?©ad Moriarty23. Planning a language documentation project Claire Bowern. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3166237RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved., Neuwertig, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Title: The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages (Cambridge Handboo, Pages: 580, Publication Year: 2011, Format: Hardcover, Book Title: The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages, Item Height: 255mm, Item Width: 184mm, Item Weight: 1290g, Number of Pages: 580 Pages, Cambridge University Press<