Multilingualism: (Record no. 6178)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781350195417
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number Ref 306.446 Ed95m 2023
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME
Relator code author.
Personal name Edwards, John.
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Multilingualism:
Remainder of title understanding linguistic diversity /
Statement of responsibility, etc by John Edwards.
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement 2nd ed.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication London, UK :
Name of publisher Bloomsbury Academic,
Year of publication c2023.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages ix, 251 pages :
Other physical details b&w figs. ;
Dimensions 22 cm.
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes bibliographical references and index.
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Contents:<br/>Prologue. -- <br/>1. Language Origins and Language Diversity. -- <br/>2. Interpreting Language Diversity. -- <br/>3. The Emergence and Measurement of Multilingualism. -- <br/>4. Dialects and Other Language Varieties. -- <br/>5. Multilingual Abilities. -- <br/>6. The Consequences of Babel: Lingua Francas and Translation. -- <br/>7. Keeping Languages Pure. -- <br/>8. Languages and Identities. -- <br/>9. Language Decline and Revival: Basic Factors. -- <br/>10. Language Decline and Revival: Advocacy and Activism. -- <br/>11. Language Planning and the Ecology of Language. -- <br/>12. Postmodern Perspectives. -- <br/>Epilogue. -- <br/>Bibliography. -- <br/>Index.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc "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,<br/>pidgins, creoles and artificial languages, this book provides a complete introduction to what happens when languages meet.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Accessibly written in an engaging style which assumes no prior knowledge, this book is an essential introduction for anybody interested in multilingualism and language."-- Provided by publisher.
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    Reference ASCOT Library - Zabali Campus ASCOT Library - Zabali Campus Reference 10/09/2026 Regular Fund Ref 306.446 Ed95m 2023 Ref3064405112 Books