Bina First Nations languages, old and new / Gari Tudor-Smith, Paul Williams, Felicity Meakins.
| Author/creator | Tudor-Smith, Gari |
| Other author | Williams, Paul |
| Other author | Meakins, Felicity |
| Other author | Croft, Brenda L., 1964 |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Wurundjeri Country, Collingwood, Vic : La Trobe University Press, [2024] |
| Description | xvi, 379 pages illustrations, maps, portraits 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | illustrations |
| Physical medium | maps |
| Physical medium | portraits |
| Abstract | Australia's language diversity is truly breathtaking. This continent lays claim to the world's longest continuous collection of cultures, including over 440 unique languages and many more dialects. Sadly, European invasion has had severe consequences for their vitality. Amid this devastating loss, there has been resilience and resistance. New languages have been born, such as Kriol and Yumplatok, both English-based Creoles. Aboriginal English dialects are spoken widely. And recently there has been an inspiring renaissance of First Nations languages, as communities reclaim and renew them. Bina: First Nations Languages, Old and New tells this story, from the earliest exchange of words between colonists and First Nations people to today's reclamations. It is an exciting and essential introduction to a vital and dynamic world of language. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024437371 |
| ISBN | 9781760644987 paperback |
| ISBN | 1760644986 paperback |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |