Does Science Need a Global Language?: English and the Future of Research by Scot

Description: Does Science Need a Global Language? by Scott L. Montgomery, David Crystal In all scientific endeavors lies the ancient drive for sharing ideas and knowledge, and now this can be accomplished in a single tongue - English. But is this a good thing? This author answers this question by investigating the phenomenon of English in science, how and why it came about, the forms in which it appears, and what is its future. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In early 2012, the global scientific community erupted with news that the elusive Higgs boson had likely been found, providing potent validation for the Standard Model of how the universe works. Scientists from more than one hundred countries contributed to this discovery—proving, beyond any doubt, that a new era in science had arrived, an era of multinationalism and cooperative reach. Globalization, the Internet, and digital technology all play a role in making this new era possible, but something more fundamental is also at work. In all scientific endeavors lies the ancient drive for sharing ideas and knowledge, and now this can be accomplished in a single tongue— English. But is this a good thing?In Does Science Need a Global Language?, Scott L. Montgomery seeks to answer this question by investigating the phenomenon of global English in science, how and why it came about, the forms in which it appears, what advantages and disadvantages it brings, and what its future might be. He also examines the consequences of a global tongue, considering especially emerging and developing nations, where research is still at a relatively early stage and English is not yet firmly established.Throughout the book, he includes important insights from a broad range of perspectives in linguistics, history, education, geopolitics, and more. Each chapter includes striking and revealing anecdotes from the front-line experiences of todays scientists, some of whom have struggled with the reality of global scientific English. He explores topics such as student mobility, publication trends, world Englishes, language endangerment, and second language learning, among many others. What he uncovers will challenge readers to rethink their assumptions about the direction of contemporary science, as well as its future. Author Biography Scott L. Montgomery is a consulting geologist and university lecturer. He is the author of The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science, The Powers That Be: Global Energy for the Twenty-first Century and Beyond, and several books on the history of science and scientific language, including Science in Translation: Movements of Knowledge through Cultures and Time. Table of Contents Foreword by David Crystal Preface (1) A New Era (2) Realities and Issues in Global English (3) English and Science The Current Landscape (4) Impacts A Discussion of Limitations and Issues for a Global Language (5) Past and Future What Do Former Lingua Francas of Science Tell Us? (6) Does Science Need a Global Language? Notes Index Review "It may seem obvious that English is the one truly global language, but Scott L. Montgomery, himself a professional translator, is the first to assess the costs and benefits of this fact with such clarity." -Steve Fuller, University of Warwick, UK" Review Quote "Montgomery makes a convincing case, and he does it with an engaging style." Details ISBN0226535037 Author David Crystal Short Title DOES SCIENCE NEED A GLOBAL LAN Language English ISBN-10 0226535037 ISBN-13 9780226535036 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 501.4 Residence Seattle, WA, US Year 2013 Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle English and the Future of Research Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations 1 halftone, 7 line drawings, 1 table UK Release Date 2013-05-06 Publication Date 2013-05-06 NZ Release Date 2013-05-06 US Release Date 2013-05-06 Pages 240 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Audience General AU Release Date 2013-05-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129562781;

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