David Crystal
Language Death (Canto Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107431812
- author:
- David Crystal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 271
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.4 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Language Death by David Crystal The rapid decline and loss of minority languages worldwide is a pressing concern for all who value cultural identity in an increasingly globalized world. With only 600 of the world's 6,000 languages considered safe from extinction, linguist and writer David Crystal explores the reasons behind this crisis and what can be done to mitigate its impact. Crystal examines the factors contributing to language death, including globalization, urbanization, and social change, before offering practical advice for those interested in pursuing language preservation. This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the importance of language and its role in shaping our cultural heritage. Through intelligent argument and moving descriptions of individual languages, Crystal sheds light on the significance of language death and its consequences for communities around the world.
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