Language Death
Author: David Crystal
Binding: Paperback
Published: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2002
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This compelling linguistic study, Language Death, chronicles the alarming phenomenon of language extinction across the globe. David Crystal, a distinguished linguist, presents a thorough analysis of the causes and consequences of languages disappearing, from cultural assimilation to globalization. The work argues for the critical importance of linguistic diversity, illustrating the profound impact language loss has on human knowledge and identity. It offers a sobering yet insightful perspective on the future of communication, urging readers to consider the value of every spoken tongue.
Language Death
Author: David Crystal
Binding: Paperback
Published: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2002
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling linguistic study, Language Death, chronicles the alarming phenomenon of language extinction across the globe. David Crystal, a distinguished linguist, presents a thorough analysis of the causes and consequences of languages disappearing, from cultural assimilation to globalization. The work argues for the critical importance of linguistic diversity, illustrating the profound impact language loss has on human knowledge and identity. It offers a sobering yet insightful perspective on the future of communication, urging readers to consider the value of every spoken tongue.
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Author: David Crystal
Binding: Paperback
Published: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2002
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling linguistic study, Language Death, chronicles the alarming phenomenon of language extinction across the globe. David Crystal, a distinguished linguist, presents a thorough analysis of the causes and consequences of languages disappearing, from cultural assimilation to globalization. The work argues for the critical importance of linguistic diversity, illustrating the profound impact language loss has on human knowledge and identity. It offers a sobering yet insightful perspective on the future of communication, urging readers to consider the value of every spoken tongue.
