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Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages
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In Spoken Here, Mark Abley Takes Us On A World Tour, From The Arctic Circle To Oklahoma To Australia, In A Fervent Quest To Document Some Of The World'S Most Endangered Languages.Abley Delves Deep Into Why Some Languages Are Fading Into Oblivion, While Some Endangered Languages Continue To Thrive. His Mission In Spoken Here Is Urgent: Of The Six Thousand Languages Spoken In The World Today, Only Six Hundred May Survive Into The Next Century.Abley Visits The Exotic And Frequently Remote Locales That Are Home To Fading Languages And Constructs Engaging And Entertaining Portraits Of Some Of The Last Living Speakers Of These Tongues. Throughout This Exhilarating Travelogue, He Points Out That The Same Forces That Put Biological Species At Riskdevelopment, Globalization, Loss Of Habitatare Also Threatening Human Languages, And With Them, Something Very Basic About Their Speakers' Cultures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages'? A: The book focuses on documenting endangered languages worldwide, exploring why some languages are fading while others survive, and emphasizing the cultural significance of these languages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Spoken Here'? A: The author of 'Spoken Here' is Mark Abley, who is known for his work on language and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 4, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'Spoken Here' have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Spoken Here' in new condition? A: Yes, this edition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Historical Study & Educational Resources.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Spoken Here'? A: Key themes include the urgency of preserving endangered languages, the impact of globalization on language survival, and the cultural implications of language loss.
- Q: Is 'Spoken Here' suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for educational purposes, particularly for those studying linguistics, anthropology, or cultural studies.
- Q: Are there any notable features of this book? A: One notable feature is its engaging travelogue style, which combines personal narratives with in-depth research on endangered languages.