Multilingualism Edwards John
Multilingualism Edwards John This title examines the dynamics of a multilingual planet, offering us a snapshot of a globalized society. This book looks at its consequences, from the development of…
Specifikacia Multilingualism Edwards John
Multilingualism Edwards John
This title examines the dynamics of a multilingual planet, offering us a snapshot of a globalized society. This book looks at its consequences, from the development of multilingual communities to language competition and variation. Multilingualism is everywhere in a globalized society.
The book asks: How far a role does translation play in helping multilingualism to thrive? Edwards examines lingua francas, pidgins, creoles and artificial languages on the way to developing a snapshot of the social life of language. Are polyglots viewed with suspicion, given the links between language and identity?
Is language maintenance and revival worth the effort? Can a language remain 'pure'? And if language constantly shift, what does this say about identity?
This compelling and beautifully written short introduction is required reading for all entry-level students of multilingualism, and a primer for language lovers in general.
Multilingualism Edwards John
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