Martin Haspelmath

Martin Haspelmath

linguist Germany

Martin Haspelmath is a prominent linguist affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. He is known for his research on language evolution, typology, and the dynamics of language change. Haspelmath has contributed significantly to the understanding of how languages interact and evolve over time, and he argues that while English is currently a dominant global language, it is not immune to the forces that can lead to its decline or transformation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,632
Power
617$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,632 $700,000 617$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,632 $700,000 617$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Haspelmath from the Max Planck Institute discusses the declining utility of the German language. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sprachen sterben heimlich – sogar Deutsch könnte eines Tages untergehen

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Martin Haspelmath, of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, discusses the potential for English to die like other languages. 5

The Guardian: The big idea: could the English language die? | Reference and languages books