Overview
International Language, Past, Present & Future examines the idea of creating a language designed for communication across national boundaries, with special attention to Esperanto. The book discusses the history of artificial and auxiliary languages, explains why people have wanted a common…
This title is catalogued in Reference & Language. Its reading profile is Medium and Moderate, with themes including learning, ideas, practical knowledge, history, speculative ideas.
One-Page Summary
International Language, Past, Present & Future examines the idea of creating a language designed for communication across national boundaries, with special attention to Esperanto. The book discusses the history of artificial and auxiliary languages, explains why people have wanted a common international language, and provides examples and grammatical material for Esperanto. The underlying problem is fascinating: language connects human beings, but language differences can also create barriers. A planned international language promises neutrality, regularity, and easier global communication.
The result is part linguistic history, part practical introduction, and part argument about whether a language can be designed intentionally rather than evolving naturally.
Key Themes
Learning: This title is tagged with learning as one of its main themes.
Ideas: This title is tagged with ideas as one of its main themes.
Practical knowledge: This title is tagged with practical knowledge as one of its main themes.
History: This title is tagged with history as one of its main themes.
Speculative ideas: This title is tagged with speculative ideas as one of its main themes.