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UNINA9910456957103321 |
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Melby Alan K |
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The possibility of language [[electronic resource] ] : a discussion of the nature of language, with implications for human and machine translation / / Alan K. Melby with C. Terry Warner |
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Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Benjamins, c1995 |
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1-283-17448-0 |
9786613174482 |
90-272-8357-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (300 p.) |
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Collana |
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Benjamins translation library, , 0929-7316 ; ; v. 14 |
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Machine translating |
Translating and interpreting |
Language and languages - Philosophy |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-249) and indexes. |
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THE POSSIBILITY OF LANGUAGE; Editorial page; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Table of contents; Abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Preface; 1. Limits in Search of a Cause; 2. Machine Translation; 3. The Wall; 4. Possibilities; 5. Implications; Appendix; Endnotes; Bibliography; Glossary; Subject Index; Author Index |
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This book is about the limits of machine translation. It is widely recognized that machine translation systems do much better on domain-specific controlled-language texts (domain texts for short) than on dynamic general-language texts (general texts for short). The authors explore this general - domain distinction and come to some uncommon conclusions about the nature of language. Domain language is claimed to be made possible by general language, while general language is claimed to be made possible by the ethical dimensions of relationships. Domain language is unharmed by the constraints of |
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UNINA9910958384803321 |
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Bourne Richard <1940-> |
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Lula of Brazil : the story so far / / Richard Bourne |
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Berkeley, : University of California Press, 2008 |
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9786612759444 |
9781282759442 |
1282759442 |
9780520932524 |
0520932528 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (309 p.) |
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Presidents - Brazil |
Brazil Politics and government 2003- |
Brazil Politics and government 1985-2002 |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- 1. A Tough Start in Life -- 2. Strike Leader -- 3. The PT, the Workers' Party -- 4. Persistent Candidate for the Presidency -- 5. Overview of the First Term -- 6. Domestic Policy -- 7. International and Economic Policy -- 8. Corruption and Scandal -- 9. The Elections of 2006 -- 10. Lula So Far: An Interim Assessment -- NOTES -- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX |
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's dramatic life story has captured the imagination of millions, and his progressive politics have brought hope and excitement to Brazil-and the world. This compelling work is the first major English-language biography of the metalworker who became president of Latin America's largest and most powerful country. In a clearly written, vividly detailed narrative, Richard Bourne describes Lula's childhood hardships in an impoverished family, his days as a revered trade unionist, and the strike movement that brought down Brazil's military dictatorship. The book chronicles Lula's campaigns for |
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the presidency, his first term in office beginning in 2002, a major corruption scandal, and his reelection in 2006. Throughout, Lula of Brazil connects this charismatic leader's life to larger issues, such as the difficulty of maintaining a progressive policy in an era of globalization. Brazil's contemporary history, parallels with other developing countries and other world leaders, the conservatism of Brazilian society, and other themes provide a rich backdrop for assessing the struggles, achievements, and failures of this major figure on both the Brazilian and the world stage. |
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