Re-awakening Languages - Theory and Practice in the Revitalisation of Australia's Indigenous Languages (Paperback)

The Indigenous languages of Australia have been undergoing a renaissance over recent decades. Many languages that had long ceased to be heard in public and consequently deemed 'dead' or 'extinct', have begun to emerge. Geographically and linguistically isolated, revitalisers of Indigenous Australian languages have often struggled to find guidance for their circumstances, unaware of the others walking a similar path. In this context Re-awakening Languages seeks to provide the first comprehensive snapshot of the actions and aspirations of Indigenous people and their supporters for the revitalisation of Australian languages in the 21st century. The contributions to this volume describe the satisfactions and tensions of this ongoing struggle. They also draw attention to the need for effective planning and strong advocacy at the highest political and administrative levels, if language revitalisation in Australia is to be successful and people's efforts are to have longevity.

General

Imprint:	Sydney University Press
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2010
Editors:	John Hobson • Kevin Lowe • Susan Poetsch • Michael Walsh
Dimensions:	250 x 176 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	488
ISBN-13:	978-1-920899-55-4
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-920899-55-3
Barcode:	9781920899554

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