This superbly organised presentation consists of four introductory theoretical chapters dealing with the why, what and how of RLS, six chapters devoted to 13 separate cases from various parts of the world and four concluding chapters that both restate the underlying theory as well as apply it more broadly, beyond the mother tongue transmission nexus, to second language for which intergenerational continuity is pursued precisely as second languages.

About the Author

Joshua A. Fishman is retired Emeritus Distinguished University Research Professor (Yeshiva University and Stanford University) and a frequent award recipient, lecturer, and publisher. He is also the co-founder of the field of sociolinguistics and founding editor of The International Journal of the Sociology of Language.

Book Information
ISBN 9781853591211
Author Joshua A. Fishman
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Multilingual Matters
Publisher Channel View Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 521g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 24mm