Focusing on language dynamics, this book explores the Kiche people's use and attitudes towards K'iche' and Spanish in Guatemala. It tests hypotheses regarding their diglossic relationship and the impact of modern identity acceptance on language use across seven communities. Combining qualitative and quantitative methods, the study employs Ethnolinguistic Vitality Theory and Fishman's domains of use framework. It appeals to sociolinguists, Mayanists, and policymakers interested in language maintenance and revitalization efforts. M. Paul Lewis, an expert in the field, brings extensive experience from his work in Guatemala.
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After the Devastation
- 332pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Set against a backdrop of impending nuclear war and environmental collapse in 2024, the story follows Nora Del Bosque as she travels to Chicago for a vital UN meeting. Her husband, Aden Delaterre, an environmental specialist, is deeply concerned for her safety amidst the escalating global crisis. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the urgent need for action in a perilous world.
Beautiful Oregon Coast
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Color photographs from Astoria to Cape Blanco.
Ethnologue is the comprehensive reference work that catalogs all the known living languages in the world today. It has been an active research project for more than 60 years. Thousands of linguists and other researchers all over the world rely on and have contributed to the Ethnologue. It is widely regarded to be the most comprehensive listing of information of its kind. Ethnologue is published in three volumes. Each volume is self-contained and can be used independently. This volume catalogs the languages of Africa and Europe. It includes: 2,476 language descriptions organized by continent and country 17,881 primary names, alternate names, and dialect names 95 country overviews with graphical language vitality profiles 72 color maps showing location and distribution of languages Statistical summaries for each continent by vitality status, language size, language family, and country Updated to include all new languages in the 2013 set of changes to ISO 639-3
Ethnologue is the comprehensive reference work that catalogs all the known living languages in the world today. It has been an active research project for more than 60 years. Thousands of linguists and other researchers all over the world rely on and have contributed to the Ethnologue. It is widely regarded to be the most comprehensive listing of information of its kind. Ethnologue is published in three volumes. Each volume is self-contained and can be used independently. This volume catalogs the languages of the Americas and the Pacific. It includes: 2,651 language descriptions organized by continent and country 12,917 primary names, alternate names, and dialect names 79 country overviews with graphical language vitality profiles 73 color maps showing location and distribution of languages
Ethnologue is the comprehensive reference work that catalogs all the known living languages in the world today. It has been an active research project for more than 60 years. Thousands of linguists and other researchers all over the world rely on and have contributed to the Ethnologue. It is widely regarded to be the most comprehensive listing of information of its kind. Ethnologue is published in three volumes. Each volume is self-contained and can be used independently. This volume catalogs the languages of Asia. It includes: 2,351 language descriptions organized by continent and country 16,433 primary names, alternate names, and dialect names 52 country overviews with graphical language vitality profiles 68 color maps showing location and distribution of languages
