In the Land of Invented Languages : Adventures in Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius
by
Arika Okrent
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0812980891
ISBN-13
9780812980899
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Imprint
Random House Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 11th, 2010
Print length
352 Pages
Weight
308 grams
Dimensions
13.30 x 20.30 x 2.00 cms
Product Classification:
linguistics
Ksh 2,700.00
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Here is the captivating story of humankind’s enduring quest to build a better language—and overcome the curse of Babel. Just about everyone has heard of Esperanto, which was nothing less than one man’s attempt to bring about world peace by means of linguistic solidarity. And every Star Trek fan knows about Klingon. But few people have heard of Babm, Blissymbolics, Loglan (not to be confused with Lojban), and the nearly nine hundred other invented languages that represent the hard work, high hopes, and full-blown delusions of so many misguided souls over the centuries. With intelligence and humor, Arika Okrent has written a truly original and enlightening book for all word freaks, grammar geeks, and plain old language lovers.
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