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The Problem of a Universal Language
Author(s) -
Kamman William F.
Publication year - 1942
Publication title -
the modern language journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.486
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1540-4781
pISSN - 0026-7902
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-4781.1942.tb01352.x
Subject(s) - linguistics , natural (archaeology) , computer science , natural language , constructed language , artificial intelligence , sociology , philosophy , history , archaeology
Author's summary.— Difficulties in mastering natural languages have caused scientists and others usually not linguists, to devise many schemes for artificial languages, of which Volapük and Esperanto are the best known; however, nationalistic aspirations, racial prejudices, and practical difficulties have interfered, and it is still a moot question whether any artificial language can be a success.)