David Bradley

Language Endangerment (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Up to ninety percent of humanity's traditional languages and cultures are at risk and may disappear this century. While language endangerment has not achieved the publicity surrounding environmental change and biodiversity loss, it is just as serious, disastrously reducing the variety of human knowledge and thought. This book shows why it matters, why and how it happens, and what communities and scholars can do about it. David and Maya Bradley provide a new framework for investigating and documenting linguistic, social and other factors which contribute to languages shifting away from their cultural heritage. Illustrated with practical in-depth case studies and examples from the authors' own work in Asia and elsewhere, the book encourages communities to maintain or reclaim their traditional languages and cultures.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781108763028
• Artikelnr.: 66180611

Autorenporträt

Hello Friends!I grew up in Northbrook, Illinois and went to summer camp as a kid. One summer, I was kicked out for breaking the rules. Two years later they allowed me back as a counselor. I learned as much about forgiveness as I did redemption. I love meditation, sports, and coaching. In college I studied Recreation, Sport and Tourism at the University of Illinois. Then, I moved to Las Vegas to be with my oldest brother Neal. A year later my middle brother Bryan moved in with us and we had wonderful careers working in world class hotels and venues.In March 2020 Covid-19 affected the world with sickness and negativity. Shortly thereafter, Neal and Salud had baby Joaquín and I was inspired to bring to life a character that I've drawn since I was young. Bob's purpose is to unite people together with humor while teaching life lessons. Over $2,500 was donated from the proceeds of book & merchandise to Clark County School District in Nevada. With guidance from friends and mentors and my experience in entertainment, I was able to create the ecosystem located at www.bigheadbob.com. Oh and I love my mother Stellie!!!Thank you kindly,David Bradley

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction
2. Stages of language endangerment
3. Working in a community
4. Identity and attitudes
5. Language knowledge and use
6. The sociolinguistic setting
7. Linguistic processes
8. Policy and planning
9. Language reclamation
10. Methodology
11. Conclusion.