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Multilingualism = understanding linguistic diversity /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Multilingualism/ John Edwards.
Reminder of title:	understanding linguistic diversity /
Author:	Edwards, John.
Published:	London [England] :Bloomsbury Academic, : 2023.,
Description:	1 online resource (208 p.)
Subject:	Multilingualism. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350195448?locatt=label:secondary_bloomsburyCollections
ISBN:	9781350195448

Multilingualism = understanding linguistic diversity /
Edwards, John.

Multilingualismunderstanding linguistic diversity /[electronic resource] :John Edwards. - Second edition. - London [England] :Bloomsbury Academic,2023. - 1 online resource (208 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. The Diversity of Languages -- 3. Interpreting Language Diversity -- 4. Multilingual Abilities -- 5. The Emergence and Measurement of Multilingualism -- 6. Lingua Francas -- 7. Translation -- 8. Keeping Languages Pure -- 9. Languages and Identities in Transition -- 10. Endangered Languages and the Will to Survive -- 11. Linguistic Intervention and the 'New' Ecology of Language -- 12. New Developments in the Social Life of Language Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.

"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 socio-cultural 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 interestedin 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 new chapter on recent developments covers the linguistic landscape, language planning, the 'new speaker' phenomenon and digital multilingualisms, and the addition of reflection questions at the end of each chapter encourages readers to consider their own experiences and the role and impactof multilingualism on the world around them. Accessibly written in an engaging style which assumes no prior knowledge, this book is an essential introduction for anybody interested in multilingualism and language."--

ISBN: 9781350195448Subjects--Topical Terms:

556374
Multilingualism.
Index Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: P115 / .E36 2023eb

Dewey Class. No.: 306.44/6

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