The Economics of Language : The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series - Donald M. Lamberton

The Economics of Language

By: Donald M. Lamberton (Editor)

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The economics of language remains neglected territory. Language makes information operational. As a social technology, it is a resource of the symbolic species - some argue it defines the human species. Language affects ability to find employment; cultural identity, effective communication in business, international trade and tourism; negotiations and settlement procedures; political activity; and conflict within and between nations. Lamberton has selected key papers which address issues such as why some languages survive and other do not, the importance of language to the operation of a world-wide business, the problem of the language divide in economic development and the future of new language technologies such as telephone interpreting services, the Internet and talking machines.
Industry Reviews
'This book opens up many linguistic aspects of economics and shows in numerous ways how current research in this discipline is intimately related to that of communication.' -- Emile McAnany, Communication Research Trends
'This reviewer found reading this anthology interesting and profitable.' -- L. Zgusta, American Reference Books Annual 2003
'Don Lamberton has been a pioneer in several previously underdeveloped fields of economics - the economics of information, innovation and telecommunications - and his energy and enthusiasm has been instrumental in getting economists to give these the attention they deserve. In this edited book he has turned his attention to the economics of language. Economists have much to learn about the evolution of language and its role in economic development. In particular, a proper understanding of the economics of language is probably essential if the globalization project is to deliver benefits to all rather than just to some. This pioneering collection edited by Don Lamberton will help put us on the right track.' -- G.M. Peter Swann, University of Manchester, UK

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