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The 1996 Reith Lectures - the Language Web

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A World Wide Web. Language is like the World Wide Web: users have an apparent freedom, yet they follow a restricted number of paths. Each language is dominated by its own mental models, which clever word-weavers can manipulate. In her final lecture, Professor Jean Aitchison warns listeners not to get caught in language's hidden snares.

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Lecturer:
Professor Jean Aitchison
Producer:
Tessa Watt
Source: Radio Times

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