The pattern of language. Contains five articles that discuss lessons from Alaska, California, and Hawai'i. Language is a gift from the Creator. Indigenous language use and change in the Americas. The International Journal of the Sociology of Language, 132.
Articles assess the status and role of indigenous languages in the Americas.
It has a special focus on the ideological and social forces that influence their use and vitality, with many of the contributions being Native speakers. Part 2 has six articles on indigenous languages in Mexico and Latin America. Includes eight articles by prominent and less known language scholars addressing case studies and language ethics. P.O. Box 24083, Oklahoma City, OK 73124. Indian language renewal.