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Last Speakers, The: The Quest to Save the World's Most Endangered Languages,New
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Part travelogue and part scientist's notebook, The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's expeditions around the world to meet with last speakers of vanishing languages. The speakers' eloquent reflections and candid photographs reveal littleknown lifeways as well as revitalization efforts to teach disappearing languages to younger generations. Thoughtprovoking and engaging, this unique book illuminates the global languageextinction crisis through photos, graphics, interviews, traditional wisdom never before translated into English, and firstperson essays that thrillingly convey the adventure of science and exploration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Last Speakers' about? A: 'The Last Speakers' chronicles K. David Harrison's journeys to meet the last speakers of endangered languages, highlighting their reflections, efforts to revitalize these languages, and the broader language extinction crisis.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Speakers'? A: The book is authored by K. David Harrison, a linguist known for his work on endangered languages.
- Q: When was 'The Last Speakers' published? A: 'The Last Speakers' was published on September 21, 2010.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Last Speakers'? A: 'The Last Speakers' is available in hardcover format, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Last Speakers' have? A: 'The Last Speakers' contains 304 pages of engaging content.
- Q: Is there a specific edition for 'The Last Speakers'? A: Yes, 'The Last Speakers' is published as a First Edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Last Speakers'? A: The book explores themes of language extinction, cultural preservation, and personal narratives from last speakers of endangered languages.
- Q: Are there photographs in 'The Last Speakers'? A: 'The Last Speakers' includes candid photographs that complement the narratives of last speakers and their languages.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from 'The Last Speakers'? A: Readers interested in linguistics, cultural anthropology, and personal stories of language preservation will find 'The Last Speakers' particularly valuable.
- Q: Does 'The Last Speakers' offer insights into language revitalization efforts? A: Yes, the book includes discussions on revitalization efforts aimed at teaching disappearing languages to younger generations.