Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity

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Multilingualism is everywhere in our globalised society. Delving into the 'social life' of languages, John Edwards provides a brief yet compelling overview of multilingualism and its sociocultural implications and consequences. Covering major topics including language origins, language death, lingua francas,pidgins, creoles and artificial languages, this book provides a complete introduction to what happens when languages meet.A vital primer for anybody interested in multilingualism, this new edition has been refreshed and updated, expanding its coverage and adding new topics such as linguistic imperialism, minority languages, and folk linguistics. A brand new chapter on recent developments also covers the linguistic landscape, language planning, the 'new speaker' phenomenon and digital multilingualisms.Accessibly written in an engaging style which assumes no prior knowledge, this book is an essential introduction for anybody interested in multilingualism and language.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781350195417
ISBN-10: 1350195413
Pagini: 264
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:2. Auflage
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Includes a brand new chapter on new developments in the field, discussing the linguistic landscape, language planning, the 'new speaker' phenomenon and digital multilingualisms

Notă biografică

John Edwards is Senior Professor of Psychology at St Francis Xavier University, Canada.

Cuprins

Prologue 1. Language Origins and Language Diversity 2. Interpreting Language Diversity 3. The Emergence and Measurement of Multilingualism4. Dialects and Other Language Varieties5. Multilingual Abilities 6. The Consequences of Babel: Lingua Francas and Translation 7. Keeping Languages Pure 8. Languages and Identities9. Language Decline and Revival: Basic Factors 10. Language Decline and Revival: Advocacy and Activism 11. Language Planning and the Ecology of Language 12. Postmodern PerspectivesEpilogue Bibliography Index

Recenzii

"Divided into 10 chapters on themes such as language diversity, multilingualism, bridging means across languages, language survival and intervention, this is the most readable textbook I have ever come across... This seemingly light yet profoundly rich book, with its span across the entire language diversity scene, cannot fail to spark enthusiasm... Its apparent simplicity, clarity and colourful asides make it an unforgettable reading experience."
This book is a timely, comprehensive, thought-provoking, and compelling critique of the scholarship on various aspects of multilingualism; well grounded in society and social interactions. It is made captivating by the witty and detached style of the author, who not only covers a wide body of interdisciplinary literature but also reports several empirical anecdotes from around the world to prove his points.
In this revised edition of a much-loved book, John Edwards presents the history and the latest developments in multilingualism research in a clear and accessible manner. By pointing out that "languages are totems as well as tools", he demonstrates this unique ability to be powerfully succinct and memorable.

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By looking at the effect of language difference, Edwards examines the interaction of language with nationalism, politics, history, identity and education. This book unpicks this complexity and creates a multidisciplinary overview.

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