Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity

HOW DO LANGUAGES LIVE AND DIE? WHAT ROLE DOES TRANSLATION PLAY IN HELPING LANGUAGES TO THRIVE? ARE...
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Author: John Edwards
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Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity by Edwards, John

Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity

$101.73

Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity

$101.73
Author: John Edwards
Format: Paperback
Language: English

HOW DO LANGUAGES LIVE AND DIE?

WHAT ROLE DOES TRANSLATION PLAY IN HELPING LANGUAGES TO THRIVE?

ARE POLYGLOTS VIEWED WITH SUSPICION, GIVEN THE LINKS BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY?

IS THE MAINTENANCE AND REVIVAL OF FLAGGING LANGUAGES WORTH THE EFFORT?

CAN A LANGUAGE REMAIN 'PURE'?

IF LANGUAGE PATTERNS CONSTANTLY ALTER, WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT IDENTITY?

Multilingualism is everywhere in a globalized society. This book looks at the origins and development of languages, at language contact and competition, and at the emergence and the consequences of multilingualism. Edwards also examines lingua francas, pidgins, creoles and artificial languages as a part of a broader snapshot of the social life of language.

This compelling short introduction is required reading for all entry-level students of multilingualism, and a primer for language lovers in general.

Author: John Edwards
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 02/16/2012
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781441126955


Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2012

About the Author
John Edwards is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He is the author of many books, and the editor of the Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development.


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