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There are more than six thousand languages used around the world, although linguists estimate that by the year 2050 as many as half of those will be extinct. Illustrated with color photographs, sidebars, and maps and graphics, this title illuminates the sources, characteristics, and interrelationships of the world's spoken tongues.

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"Anyone interested in world culture or the history of mankind should take a look."--New York Times "Anyone interested in world culture or the history of mankind should take a look."--New York Times "Lavishly provided with maps, good-quality illustrations, and text boxes... An attractive volume and not just a comprehensive work of reference."--Times Higher Education "Lavishly provided with maps, good-quality illustrations, and text boxes... An attractive volume and not just a comprehensive work of reference."--Times Higher Education

One Thousand Languages Living Endangered and Lost

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/09/2008
      ISBN13: 9780520255609, 978-0520255609
      ISBN10: 0520255607

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      There are more than six thousand languages used around the world, although linguists estimate that by the year 2050 as many as half of those will be extinct. Illustrated with color photographs, sidebars, and maps and graphics, this title illuminates the sources, characteristics, and interrelationships of the world's spoken tongues.

      Trade Review
      "Anyone interested in world culture or the history of mankind should take a look."--New York Times "Anyone interested in world culture or the history of mankind should take a look."--New York Times "Lavishly provided with maps, good-quality illustrations, and text boxes... An attractive volume and not just a comprehensive work of reference."--Times Higher Education "Lavishly provided with maps, good-quality illustrations, and text boxes... An attractive volume and not just a comprehensive work of reference."--Times Higher Education

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