Sharing a World of Difference

Sharing a World of Difference
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Publisher : UNESCO
Total Pages : 59
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ISBN-10 : 9789231039171
ISBN-13 : 9231039172
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Book Synopsis Sharing a World of Difference by : Tove Skutnabb-Kangas

Download or read book Sharing a World of Difference written by Tove Skutnabb-Kangas and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a world threatened by the loss of one of humanity's greatest treasures--it's linguistic heritage. But few realize that bound up with the loss of language is loss of knowledge about our environment. This book documents the complex interrelationships between the Earth's linguistic, cultural and biological diversity. It offers a general introduction to a complex field and outlines some of the key challenges facing sustainable development from cultural and educational perspectives. 'We need more than ever to find ways to share and maintain this world of diversity in which languages, cultures and environments are mutually supporting and sustainable.'


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