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From http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/sociolinguistics/endangered-languages-introduction?format=PB

Endangered Languages: An Introduction
By Sarah G. Thomason
Published by Cambridge University Press

Most of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world today will vanish before the end of this century, taking with them cultural traditions from all over the world, as well as linguistic structures that would have improved our understanding of the universality and variability of human language. This book is an accessible introduction to the topic of language endangerment, answering questions such as: what is it? How and why does it happen? Why should we care? The book outlines the various causes of language endangerment, explaining what makes a language 'safe', and highlighting the danger signs that threaten a minority language. Readers will learn about the consequences of losing a language, both for its former speech community and for our understanding of human language. Illustrated with case studies, it describes the various methods of documenting endangered languages, and shows how they can be revitalized.
•    Uses case studies and a wide variety of examples of situations involving endangered languages
•    Includes a glossary of technical terms to help readers gain a clear understanding of the concepts involved in language endangerment
•    Complete with an extensive 'Sources and further readings' section at the end of each chapter

To see the table of contents and order the book, go to http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/sociolinguistics/endangered-languages-introduction?format=PB