Language communities in Japan

Language communities in Japan / edited by John C. Maher.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the rich linguistic diversity in Japan. Each chapter explores the history and current status of a specific language community, including indigenous languages such as Ryukyan, community languages such as Chinese and Portuguese, and languages of moderniza...

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Other Authors: Maher, John C., 1951- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022]
Subjects:
Sociolinguistics > Japan.
Languages in contact > Japan.
Language and languages
Languages in contact
Sociolinguistics
Japan > Languages.
Japan
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive overview of the rich linguistic diversity in Japan. Each chapter explores the history and current status of a specific language community, including indigenous languages such as Ryukyan, community languages such as Chinese and Portuguese, and languages of modernization and culture, such as English and French.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations, maps.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191889790
0191889792
9780192598530
0192598538
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 25, 2022).

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