In the Land of Invented Languages-Language and Linguistics-買書書 BuyBookBook
In the Land of Invented Languages-Language and Linguistics-買書書 BuyBookBook

In the Land of Invented Languages

Adventures in Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius

Arika Okrent (Author) ... more
Edition: US - Paperback / softback
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English • Age Adult - Adult
352 pages • 5.18 x 7.99 x 0.75 in
Approx. weight: 0.66 lb
Publication date: 11 May,2010
Barcode: 9780812980899 • Random House
More books in English for Age Adult - Adult
Language and Linguistics
  • Linguistics
  • Humour
  • Language: history and general works
  • Literacy

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By: Arika Okrent  
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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