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Language Library Dying Words, Book 9, (Paperback)
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This fascinating book explores what humanity stands to lose as a result of the impending extinction of over half of the world's languages.
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Diverse Language Coverage
Explore a rich compilation of endangered languages, preserving their unique words and cultural significance, appealing to linguists and culture enthusiasts alike.
Engaging Narrative Style
Delve into captivating stories and examples that breathe life into each language, making it accessible and engaging for readers unfamiliar with linguistic studies.
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Contribute to language preservation by supporting the documentation of dying languages, fostering awareness and appreciation for linguistic diversity through every purchase.
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- The next century will see more than half of the world's 6,000 languages become extinct, and most of these will disappear without being adequately recorded. Written by one of the leading figures in language documentation, this fascinating book explores what humanity stands to lose as a result. Explores the unique philosophy, knowledge, and cultural assumptions of languages, and their impact on our collective intellectual heritage Questions why such linguistic diversity exists in the first place, and how can we can best respond to the challenge of recording and documenting these fragile oral traditions while they are still with us Written by one of the leading figures in language documentation, and draws on a wealth of vivid examples from his own field experience Brings conceptual issues vividly to life by weaving in portraits of individual 'last speakers' and anecdotes about linguists and their discoveries
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Textbooks |
| Publication date | May, 2009 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Alphabets & Writing Systems |
| Series title | Language Library |
| Number in series | 9 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Languages |
| Educational level | General |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.70 x 0.70 x 9.60 in (17 x 1.8 x 24.4 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1.2 lb (540 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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Ideal for individuals passionate about endangered languages and seeking to understand their significance and preservation.
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Supports scholars studying linguistics and cultural preservation, providing comprehensive insights into lesser-known languages.
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Students in Linguistics
Useful for students exploring language structures and diversity, facilitating deeper understanding of phonetics and semantics.
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Not suitable for casual readers looking for light entertainment or general fiction, as it is academically focused.
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Answer: The book was published on May 1, 2009.
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- Investigates the impending extinction of over 6,000 languages.
- Explores the unique philosophy and cultural significance of languages.
- Highlights the importance of linguistic diversity and its impact on humanity.
- Offers insights from a leading figure in language documentation.
- Incorporates vivid examples and personal anecdotes from field experiences.
- Challenges readers to consider how we can preserve fragile oral traditions.
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