Bookbot

Language City

The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York

Valutazione del libro

Parametri

  • 432pagine
  • 16 ore di lettura

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the experiences of six speakers of endangered languages, this book presents a vivid exploration of New York City’s rich linguistic tapestry. It highlights the city’s unique immigrant history and the ongoing efforts to preserve these languages, each with its own cultural significance. Through personal stories, the author reveals the challenges faced by speakers of languages like Seke, N'ko, Lenape, Nahuatl, Wakhi, and Yiddish. The narrative also addresses the alarming decline of linguistic diversity and the impact of dominant languages, emphasizing the urgent need for preservation.

Pubblicazione

Acquisto del libro

Language City, Ross Perlin

Lingua
Pubblicato
2024
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Copertina rigida)
Ti avviseremo via email non appena lo rintracceremo.

Metodi di pagamento

4,2
Molto buono
671 Valutazioni

Qui potrebbe esserci la tua recensione.

Sottotitolo
The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2024
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
432
ISBN13
9780802162465
Serie
Valutazione
4,2 su 5
Descrizione
Focusing on the experiences of six speakers of endangered languages, this book presents a vivid exploration of New York City’s rich linguistic tapestry. It highlights the city’s unique immigrant history and the ongoing efforts to preserve these languages, each with its own cultural significance. Through personal stories, the author reveals the challenges faced by speakers of languages like Seke, N'ko, Lenape, Nahuatl, Wakhi, and Yiddish. The narrative also addresses the alarming decline of linguistic diversity and the impact of dominant languages, emphasizing the urgent need for preservation.