The Internet and Languages [around the year 2000] by Marie Lebert
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| Author | Lebert, Marie |
|---|---|
| Title | The Internet and Languages [around the year 2000] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Internet and Languages" by Marie Lebert is a scholarly exploration of the dynamic intersection between the internet and linguistic diversity, written in the late 20th century. The work investigates how the internet has evolved from an English-centric medium to a more multilingual platform, encompassing various languages and communities across the globe. It addresses themes of linguistic democracy, the challenges faced by minority languages, and the development of technology that supports this multilingual growth online. At the start of the book, Lebert outlines the rapid evolution of the internet and its implications for language use. The introductory section sets the stage by discussing how, as of mid-2000, non-English speakers constituted a significant percentage of internet users, prompting a need for greater representation of diverse languages online. It emphasizes the concept of "Language Nations," groups of internet users who share a common language, and discusses the importance of "mother-tongue surfing" as a metaphor for achieving equal access for all users, regardless of their language background. Moreover, it highlights various initiatives aimed at promoting online multilingualism, from early projects to localization efforts and machine translation technologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Internet |
| Subject | Language and languages |
| Subject | World Wide Web |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30422 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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