This volume discusses how orthographies are being developed and implemented in the specific context of language endangerment and revitalisation. Chapters are wr

Creating an orthography is often seen as a key component of language revitalisation. Encoding an endangered variety can enhance its status and prestige. In spee

While investigating endangered languages, many researchers become interested in developing literacy for these languages. However, often their linguistic trainin

It is generally agreed that about 7,000 languages are spoken across the world today and at least half may no longer be spoken by the end of this century. This s

Written by leading international scholars and activists, this guidebook provides ideas and strategies to support language revitalization.