Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages
Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
BetaSpoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005336
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Research Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages, Mark Abley explores diverse cultures through their endangered languages. The author visits various communities, uncovering the stories and struggles of individuals working to preserve their linguistic heritage. This journey highlights the richness of human expression and the urgent need to maintain linguistic diversity in our rapidly changing world.
Informative
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Inspirational
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Review Roundup
Mark Abley's Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages is praised for its engaging narrative and insightful exploration of endangered languages. Readers appreciate Abley's passionate storytelling and cultural sensitivity. Critics note, however, that the book can occasionally feel uneven in its focus. Overall, it offers a compelling look at linguistic diversity.
Who Should Read Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages?
Individuals captivated by linguistic diversity and cultural exploration will relish Spoken Here by Mark Abley. Fans of The Power of Babel by John McWhorter or Language Death by David Crystal will appreciate its engaging blend of travelogue and language preservation.
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336
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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