Development of a Language for International Law: The Experience of Esperanto.

Harry, Ralph L.

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ERIC Number: EJ389030

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Publication Date: 1989

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Development of a Language for International Law: The Experience of Esperanto.

Harry, Ralph L.

Language Problems and Language Planning, v13 n1 p35-44 Spr 1989

Recounts the history of interest in developing Esperanto as a lingua franca for international law and diplomacy, beginning with Zamenhof's development of Esperanto and proceeding through the development of a lexicon for the language and through its application to legal issues. Prospects for the future of Esperanto are discussed. (DJD)

Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Futures (of Society), Intercultural Communication, International Law, Language Research, Language Role, Lexicology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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