8. Structural changes in language endangerment

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Acknowledgements vii
4. Contents xv
5. List of tables and figures xxii
6. List of abbreviations xxiii
7. Approximate location of languages cited xxiv
8. List of photos and map xxvi
9. 1. Introduction 1
10. 2. Degree of language endangerment 9
11. 3. Current state of language endangerment 16
12. 4. Approaches to language endangerment 29
13. 5. Definitions and types of language death 36
14. 6. External setting of language endangerment 49
15. 7. Speech behaviour: sociolinguistic aspects of language endangerment 65
16. 8. Structural changes in language endangerment 76
17. 9. Typology of speakers 117
18. 10. Value of linguistic heritage 134
19. 11. Language revitalization: maintenance and revival 168
20. 12. Role and ethics of researchers 216
21. 13. Method of documentation and training of fieldworkers 229
22. 14. Concluding remarks 253
23. References 255
24. Index of languages 288
25. Index of persons and authors 292
26. Index of subjects 299