{"product_id":"multilingualism-john-edwards-9781441126955","title":"Multilingualism: Understanding Linguistic Diversity","description":"HOW DO LANGUAGES LIVE AND DIE?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHAT ROLE DOES TRANSLATION PLAY IN HELPING LANGUAGES TO THRIVE?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARE POLYGLOTS VIEWED WITH SUSPICION, GIVEN THE LINKS BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIS THE MAINTENANCE AND REVIVAL OF FLAGGING LANGUAGES WORTH THE EFFORT?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAN A LANGUAGE REMAIN 'PURE'?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIF LANGUAGE PATTERNS CONSTANTLY ALTER, WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT IDENTITY?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultilingualism is everywhere in a globalized society. This book looks at the origins and development of languages, at language contact and competition, and at the emergence and the consequences of multilingualism. Edwards also examines lingua francas, pidgins, creoles and artificial languages as a part of a broader snapshot of the social life of language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compelling short introduction is required reading for all entry-level students of multilingualism, and a primer for language lovers in general.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Edwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1441126953\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781441126955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2012","brand":"John Edwards","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44066190950655,"sku":"9781441126955","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a769c51e-f0b9-450e-beb9-b6fa4f79cfe4.jpg?v=1685405830","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/multilingualism-john-edwards-9781441126955","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}