Multilingualism Understanding Linguistic Diversity 1st Edition John Edwards 1441196137 9781441196132

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• ISBN 10: 1441196137
• ISBN 13: 9781441196132
• Author: John Edwards

HOW DO LANGUAGES LIVE AND DIE? WHAT ROLE DOES TRANSLATION PLAY IN HELPING LANGUAGES TO THRIVE? ARE POLYGLOTS VIEWED WITH SUSPICION, GIVEN THE LINKS BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY? IS THE MAINTENANCE AND REVIVAL OF FLAGGING LANGUAGES WORTH THE EFFORT? CAN A LANGUAGE REMAIN ‘PURE’? IF LANGUAGE PATTERNS CONSTANTLY ALTER, WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT IDENTITY? Multilingualism is everywhere in a globalized society. This book looks at the origins and development of languages, at language contact and competition, and at the emergence and the consequences of multilingualism. Edwards also examines lingua francas, pidgins, creoles and artificial languages as a part of a broader snapshot of the social life of language. This compelling short introduction is required reading for all entry-level students of multilingualism, and a primer for language lovers in general.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Diversity of Languages

Chapter 2: Interpreting Language Diversity

Chapter 3: Multilingual Abilities

Chapter 4: The Emergence and Measurement of Multilingualism

Chapter 5: The Consequences of Babel: Lingua Francas

Chapter 6: The Consequences of Babel: Translation

Chapter 7: Keeping Languages Pure

Chapter 8: Languages and Identities in Transition

Chapter 9: Endangered Languages and the Will to Survive

Chapter 10: Linguistic Intervention and the ‘New’ Ecology of Language

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