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Vol. 38 (1977) ► pp.3–30

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Reflections of a Linguist on the Unending Quest for a World Language – Negatives, Positives and Prospects

 | Departments of Modern Languages and Linguistics University of Texas, El Paso
Published online: 1 January 1977
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