Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages

The Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages catalogues and describes the language stocks making up the vast majority of the world's 6,000 or more distinct tongues, which are in danger of disappearing within the next few decades. The concern for the fast-disappearing languages of the world continues to rise, and this second edition provides a thoroughly updated picture of these languages with the most recent available data and insights.

Endangerment is a complex issue, and the reason...