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About The Book: The study of living languages is essential for understanding contemporary cultures, communication, and global interconnectedness. By learning living languages, individuals gain insight into the values, history, and worldviews of diverse communities. It enhances cognitive abilities, improves problem-solving skills, and fosters cross-cultural empathy. In our increasingly globalized world, proficiency in multiple languages facilitates career opportunities and strengthens international relationships. Moreover, studying living languages helps preserve linguistic diversity, as many are endangered. It promotes inclusivity and aids in the exchange of ideas, supporting collaboration and mutual respect across different linguistic and cultural groups. About The Author: Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton (1803–1899) was a British army officer and irrigation engineer renowned for his work in British India. He dedicated his life to constructing canals and irrigation systems, including the Dowleswaram Barrage and the Kurnool Cuddappah Canal, which significantly improved agricultural irrigation in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Cotton's pioneering projects also included the construction of dams like the Kallanai and aqueducts on the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Knighted in 1861, he was honored with the KCSI in 1877 for his contributions. Cotton is remembered for transforming the region’s irrigation systems, leaving a lasting legacy in India. The Title 'The Study of Living Languages written/authored/edited by Sir Arthur Cotton', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370144910 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 54 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Linguistic. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.