John Edwards
Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity
Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity
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Multilingualism is a major part of our globalized society, and John Edwards' book provides an overview of its sociocultural implications and consequences. It covers major topics such as language origins, language death, lingua francas, pidgins, creoles, and artificial languages, and offers a complete introduction to what happens when languages meet. The new edition has been refreshed and updated, expanding its coverage and adding new topics such as linguistic imperialism, minority languages, and folk linguistics. It is written in an engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge and is an essential introduction for anybody interested in multilingualism and language.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Multilingualism is a pervasive phenomenon in our globalized society, and John Edwards offers a comprehensive exploration of this linguistic phenomenon in his book. Delving into the social life of languages, Edwards provides a brief yet compelling overview of multilingualism and its sociocultural implications and consequences.
The book covers major topics such as language origins, language death, lingua francas, pidgins, creoles, and artificial languages, providing a complete introduction to the dynamics that occur when languages intersect. This revised and updated edition expands its coverage, incorporating new topics such as linguistic imperialism, minority languages, and folk linguistics. Additionally, a new chapter on recent developments covers the linguistic landscape, language planning, the new speaker phenomenon, and digital multilingualisms.
Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book assumes no prior knowledge and serves as an essential introduction for anyone interested in multilingualism and language. It sheds light on the complexities and challenges of a world where multiple languages coexist and interact, and offers valuable insights into the social, cultural, and economic implications of multilingualism.
Weight: 334g
Dimension: 137 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350195417
Edition number: 2 ed
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