Saving languages
Subtitle: an introduction to language revitalization
By: Lenore A. Grenoble and Lindsay J. Whaley
Contributors: Whaley, Lindsay J
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Cambridge, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
Subjects: Language revival; Language revival -- Case studies
Genres: Case studies
Description: Drawing on extensive case studies, the book highlights central issues such as literacy, policy decisions, and allocation of resources, providing the essential tools for a successful language revitalization program, such as setting and achieving realisticgoals, and anticipating and resolving common obstacles.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-221) and indexes