In the Land of Invented Languages: A Celebration of Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius by Okrent, Arika

In the Land of Invented Languages: A Celebration of Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius

Here is the captivating story of humankind's enduring quest to build a better language--and overcome the curse...
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Author: Arika Okrent
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In the Land of Invented Languages: A Celebration of Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius by Okrent, Arika

In the Land of Invented Languages: A Celebration of Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius

Dhs. 95.70

In the Land of Invented Languages: A Celebration of Linguistic Creativity, Madness, and Genius

Dhs. 95.70
Author: Arika Okrent
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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.



Author: Arika Okrent
Publisher: Random House
Published: 05/11/2010
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780812980899

About the Author
Arika Okrent received a joint Ph.D. in the Department of Linguistics and the Department of Psychology's Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Program at the University of Chicago. She has also earned her first-level certification in Klingon. She lives in Philadelphia.

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