
Description
Thirteen autobiographical accounts of language revitalization, ranging from Irish Gaelic to Mohawk, Kawaiisu to Māori, are brought together by Leanne Hinton, professor emerita of linguistics at UC Berkeley, who for decades has been leading efforts to preserve the rich linguistic heritage of the world. Those seeking to save their language will find unique instruction in these pages; everyone who admires the human spirit will find abundant inspiration.
Product Details
Publisher | Heyday Books |
Publish Date | March 01, 2013 |
Pages | 288 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781597142007 |
Dimensions | 8.9 X 5.8 X 0.8 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"Practical and down to earth, philosophical and spiritual, Bringing Our Languages Home describes the challenges and joys of learning and passing on your language. It gives good detailed advice...Fantastic! I hope millions will read it!"
--Tove Skutnabb-Kangas, Åbo Akademi University, Finland, emerita
"This rare collection by scholar-activist Leanne Hinton brings forward deeply affecting accounts of families determined to sustain their languages amidst a sea of dominant-language pressures. The stories could only be told by those who have experienced the joys and challenges such an undertaking demands. Drawing lessons from these accounts, Hinton leaves readers with a wealth of language planning strategies. This powerful volume will long serve as a seminal resource for families, scholars, and language planners around the world."
--Teresa L. McCarty, George F. Kneller Chair in Education and Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles
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