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The aim of this book is to inform both scholars and the public about the nature and extent of the problem of language decline and death in Africa. It resourcefully traces the main causes and circumstances of language endangerment, the processes and extent of language shift and death, and the consequences of language loss to the continent’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage. The book outlines some of the challenges that have emerged out of the situation.



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This is an excellent introduction to the topic of endangered languages in Africa.

-- Mike Cahill, SIL International * Linguist List 16.3542 *

Table of Contents

Preface
1: The Languages of Africa
2: Patterns of Language Use in Africa
3: African Languages as a Resource
4: The Minority Languages of Africa
5: The Endangered Languages of Africa
6: Language Shift and Death in Africa
7: Language Maintenance
8: Language Empowerment Measures
References
Index
Appendix

Language Decline and Death in Africa: Causes,

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      Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd
      Publication Date: 17/05/2005
      ISBN13: 9781853598081, 978-1853598081
      ISBN10: 1853598089

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The aim of this book is to inform both scholars and the public about the nature and extent of the problem of language decline and death in Africa. It resourcefully traces the main causes and circumstances of language endangerment, the processes and extent of language shift and death, and the consequences of language loss to the continent’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage. The book outlines some of the challenges that have emerged out of the situation.



      Trade Review

      This is an excellent introduction to the topic of endangered languages in Africa.

      -- Mike Cahill, SIL International * Linguist List 16.3542 *

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      1: The Languages of Africa
      2: Patterns of Language Use in Africa
      3: African Languages as a Resource
      4: The Minority Languages of Africa
      5: The Endangered Languages of Africa
      6: Language Shift and Death in Africa
      7: Language Maintenance
      8: Language Empowerment Measures
      References
      Index
      Appendix

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