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Saving Languages 
Subtitle: An Introduction to Language Revitalization 
Published: 2005 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
                 http://us.cambridge.org 
Author: Lenore A. Grenoble, Dartmouth College 
Author: Lindsay J. Whaley, Dartmouth College 
Hardback: ISBN: 0521816211 Pages: 244 Price: U.K. £ 45.00
Paperback: ISBN: 0521016525 Pages: 244 Price: U.K. £ 17.99
Abstract:
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. 
1. Language revitalization as a global issue; 
2. Issues in language revitalization; 
3. Models for revitalization; 
4. Case studies; 
5. Literacy; 
6. Orthography; 
7. Creating a language program. 
Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics 
                             Sociolinguistics 
Written In: English (eng )
See this book announcement on our website: 
http://linguistlist.org/get-book.html?BookID=18916
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