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From endangered to less endangered: case histories from Brazil and Papua New Guinea

Relation Text: 
SIL Electronic Working Papers 2004-004
Statement of Responsibility: 
Cahill, Michael
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Issue Date: 
2004
Abstract: 

This article examines various factors in the revitalization of several endangered languages of Brazil and Papua New Guinea in which the people were in imminent danger of dying out as a group. Among these factors were access to consistent medical care and a heightened self-respect.

Edition: 
rev. ed.
Extent: 
11 pages
Subject: 
Language Use
Language Death
Endangered Languages
Sociolinguistics
Language Maintenance
Country: 
Brazil
Papua New Guinea
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