Esperanto - Bartholdt, Richard

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Résumé :
A spark of idealism, a record of debate, a doorway to how a language becomes history. Esperanto: Hearings Before The Committee On Education opens a window onto how a movement challenged expectations and reshaped public discourse. This volume gathers the government hearings records and legislative public testimony that trace language planning history at the heart of early twentieth century america. It blends Washington DC proceedings with rigorous esperanto movement studies, offering a precise, humane portrait of how educational policymakers and researchers archives intersect with broader social questions. The result is a clear, engaging account of language planning literature brought to life through real voices and concrete policy debates. Alpha Editions restores this out of print treasure for today's readers and for future generations. More than a reprint, the edition is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, carefully repaired to preserve its historical texture while inviting fresh consideration of its implications for education policy and linguistic culture. Casual readers will find a compelling narrative of ideas in motion, while classic-literature collectors will value the work as a unique archival artifact that illuminates both the esperanto movement and the fabric of public discourse. A timely, resonant contribution to both scholarly and public conversations about language, education, and community....