The last speakers : the quest to save the world's most endangered languages
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2010].
ISBN
9781426204616, 1426204612
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bensenville Community Public Library District - Nonfiction | 408.9 HAR | On Shelf |
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | 408.9 HAR | On Shelf |
| Evergreen Park Public Library - Stacks | 408 HAR | On Shelf |
| La Grange Park Public Library District - Upper Level | 408.9 HARRISON | On Shelf |
| Roselle Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 408.9 HAR | On Shelf |
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2010].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
302 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781426204616, 1426204612
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-293) and index.
Description
Part travelogue and part scientist's notebook, The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's expeditions around the world to meet with last speakers of vanishing languages. The speakers' eloquent reflections and candid photographs reveal little-known lifeways as well as revitalization efforts to teach disappearing languages to younger generations. Thought-provoking and engaging, this unique book illuminates the global language-extinction crisis through photos, graphics, interviews, traditional wisdom never before translated into English, and first-person essays that thrillingly convey the adventure of science and exploration. - Publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Harrison, K. D. (2010). The last speakers: the quest to save the world's most endangered languages . National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harrison, K. David. 2010. The Last Speakers: The Quest to Save the World's Most Endangered Languages. National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harrison, K. David. The Last Speakers: The Quest to Save the World's Most Endangered Languages National Geographic, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Harrison, K. David. The Last Speakers: The Quest to Save the World's Most Endangered Languages National Geographic, 2010.
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