New Book

[Andre Cramblit]

forwarded from  LINGUIST List 17.1012
http://linguistlist.org/issues/17/17-1012.html

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 )

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