摘要：What are the ways in which local variables and ideologies interact with larger norms and movements in language maintenance and revitalization. The edited volume Re-awakening languages: Theory and practice in the revitalisation of Australia's Indigenous languages1provides several possible answers to this question through its 34 chapters of theoretical discussions and case studies from Australia. Diverse in its authorship and ideas, this book is a valuable and welcome contribution for people involved with language revitalization,2whether they be theoretically focused, interested in policy, situated in community con-texts¡ªor as with most contributors to this volume, in some combination of these areas. Pervasive in the book is a sense of passion, with many of the authors reporting on years of work in language programs, and articulating a firm belief in the value of those efforts. This passion and dedication make the book a pleasure to read, but its real strengths lie in its diverse case studies and many insights on how to more effectively structure, promote, and assess language revitalization
