{"title":"Ross Perlin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection spotlighting the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eRoss Perlin\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author who specialises in the fascinating intersection of language, culture, and education. With a keen analytical eye and a passion for linguistic diversity, Ross Perlin invites readers to explore profound concepts through his meticulously researched narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this selection, you will find engaging titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage City\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Perlin delves into the vibrant world of languages and their impact on our society. His works frequently straddle the realms of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers a deeper understanding of how language shapes human experience and our interactions within increasingly globalised contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoss Perlin's books are not just educational; they are a gateway to appreciating the cultural richness and historical significance embedded within languages. Whether you are an academic, a student, or simply an enthusiast of linguistic studies, our collection provides a thought-provoking journey into the nuances of language and its role in shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"language-city-by-ross-perlin-9781804710715","title":"Language City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century and—because many have never been recorded—when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLanguage City\u003c\/em\u003e, Perlin recounts the unique history of immigration that shaped the city, and follows six remarkable yet ordinary speakers of endangered languages deep into their communities to learn how they are maintaining and reviving their languages against overwhelming odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerlin also dives deep into their languages, taking us on a fascinating tour of unusual grammars, rare sounds, and powerful cultural histories from all around the world. Both remarkable social history and testament to the importance of linguistic diversity, \u003cem\u003eLanguage City\u003c\/em\u003e is a joyful and illuminating exploration of a city and the world that made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549771911404,"sku":"9781804710715","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15121453482830.jpg?v=1749924498"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ross-perlin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}