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Mario Pei examines the evolution of human language, outlining its historical roots, structural components, and the social functions it serves. The work addresses modern spoken languages and discusses their characteristics in the context of the development of a possible international language, offering insights into linguistic diversity and unity.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Mario Pei
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