Book review: Language is its own religion

Ross Perlin's 'Language City' is a rewarding read and it challenges the idea that a universal language is a good thing

While New York City is probably the most linguistically diverse city in the world, the children of the speakers of these languages tend to communicate in English when their parents are not around.

• Language City: The fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues 
• Ross Perlin 
• Grove Press UK, £12.99