Multilingualism is everywhere in a globalized society. This book looks at its consequences, from the development of multilingual communities to language competition and variation. Edwards examines lingua francas, pidgins, creoles and artificial languages on the way to developing a snapshot of the social life of language. The book asks How far a role does translation play in helping multilingualism to thrive? Are polyglots viewed with suspicion, given the links between language and identity? Is language maintenance and revival worth the effort? Can a language remain pure? And if languages constantly shift, what does this say about identity?This compelling and beautifully written short introduction is required reading for all entrylevel students of multilingualism, and a primer for language lovers in general.

Binding: Hardcover;152 pages; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Classification: N/A; Weight: 464.28 g; Dimensions: N/A

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