Reversing Language Shift by Joshua A Fishman

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Summary

This book consists of theoretical chapters dealing with the why, what and how of RLS, chapters devoted to 13 separate cases from various parts of the world and concluding chapters that both restate and apply the underlying theory to second language for which intergenerational continuity is pursued precisely as second languages.

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Reversing Language Shift by Joshua A Fishman

This book consists of theoretical chapters dealing with the why, what and how of RLS, chapters devoted to 13 separate cases from various parts of the world and concluding chapters that both restate and apply the underlying theory to second language for which intergenerational continuity is pursued precisely as second languages.

Joshua A. Fishman is retired Emeritus Distinguished University Research Professor (Yeshiva University and Stanford University) and a frequent award recipient, lecturer, and publisher. He is also the co-founder of the field of sociolinguistics and founding editor of The International Journal of the Sociology of Language.

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ISBN 13 9781853591211
ISBN 10 1853591211
Title Reversing Language Shift
Author Joshua A Fishman
Series Multilingual Matters
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Channel View Publications Ltd
Year published 1991-09-05
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.