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The Languages of Pao explores the science of linguistics and is strikingly relevant. In an era characterized by the pursuit of total communication and transparency in all areas, language has become a subtle instrument of manipulation. Those who determine the guidelines of language possess nearly absolute power over the community of speakers. On Pao, a planet somewhere in the infinity of space, a race that has developed into a cowardly submissive people with the help of a newly constructed language by scientists evolves into a warlike, defensive nation.
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The Languages of Pao, Jack Vance
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- Released
- 1966
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Languages of Pao
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack Vance
- Publisher
- Ace Books
- Released
- 1966
- Format
- Paperback
- Series
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- The Languages of Pao explores the science of linguistics and is strikingly relevant. In an era characterized by the pursuit of total communication and transparency in all areas, language has become a subtle instrument of manipulation. Those who determine the guidelines of language possess nearly absolute power over the community of speakers. On Pao, a planet somewhere in the infinity of space, a race that has developed into a cowardly submissive people with the help of a newly constructed language by scientists evolves into a warlike, defensive nation.