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Atlas of the world's languages / general editors R.E. Asher and Christopher Moseley ; section editors R.E. Asher ... [et al.] ; cartographic editor Giles Darkes. - 2nd ed. , Scales differ. - London : Routledge, c2007. - 1 atlas (xv, 400 p.) : col. maps ; 40 cm.

"First published 1994 by Routledge"--T.p. verso. "Second edition cartography by Oxford cartographers, Oasis Park, Eynsham, Oxford, OX29 4TP, UK."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Originally published in 1993, the second edition of this highly successful atlas has been fully updated to provide a truly comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource.
With an emphasis on the contemporary world linguistic situation, Atlas of World Languages:
* presents new information on immigrant language use
* includes a new chapter on contemporary linguistic practices such as global business, diplomatic and internet language use
* provides a substantial overhaul of the maps featured in the first edition.
Building on the huge success of its predecessor, this new edition is undoubtedly an important and unique work in its field.


ISBN: 0415310741 (hbk.) 9780415310741 (hbk.)

LCCN: 2007060125

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Linguistic geography--Maps.
Language and languages.

LC Class. No.: G1046.E3 / A8 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 402.23 ATL / 008134