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Written not only for linguists and anthropologists, this book serves as a general reference guide to language revitalization for language activists and community members who believe they should ensure the future use of their languages, despite their predicted loss. Drawing extensively on case studies, it highlights the necessary background and central issues such as literacy, policy decisions, and allocation of resources. The volume's primary goal is to provide the essential tools for a successful language revitalization program, setting and achieving realistic goals, and anticipating and resolving common obstacles.
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Lenore A. Grenoble is Professor of Russian and Linguistics at Dartmouth College, Hanover.
Lindsay J. Whaley is Professor of Classics and Linguistics at Dartmouth College, Hanover.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Language endangerment has been the focus of much attention over the past few decades, and as a result, a wide range of people are now working to revitalize and maintain local languages. This book serves as a general reference guide to language revitalization, written not only for linguists and anthropologists, but also for language activists and community members who believe they should ensure the future use of their languages, despite their predicted loss. Drawing extensively on case studies, it sets out the necessary background and highlights central issues such as literacy, policy decisions, and allocation of resources. Its primary goal is to provide the essential tools for a successful language revitalization program, such as setting and achieving realistic goals, and anticipating and resolving common obstacles. Clearly written and informative, Saving Languages will be an invaluable resource for all those interested in the fate of small language communities around the globe. Language endangerment has been the focus of much attention, and a wide range of people are working to revitalize and maintain local languages. This book serves as a general reference guide to language revitalization, aimed at all those interested in the fate of small language communities. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780521816212
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