Language Documentation and Revitalization in Latin American Contexts
| Author | : Gabriela Pérez Báez |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 378 |
| Release | : 2016-07-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110428902 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3110428903 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (903 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Language Documentation and Revitalization in Latin American Contexts by : Gabriela Pérez Báez
Download or read book Language Documentation and Revitalization in Latin American Contexts written by Gabriela Pérez Báez and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up to now, the focus in the field of language documentation has been predominantly on North American and Australian languages. However, the greatest genetic diversity in languages is found in Latin America, home to over 100 distinct language families. This book gives the Latin American context the attention it requires by consolidating the work of field researchers experienced in the region into one volume for the first time.
