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Grandmaster Jack Vance turns an examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the human mind into a classic SF tale of intrigue, revenge, and madness.
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces (249.48 grams) |
| Paperback | 166 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1619471086 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1619471085 |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 0.42 x 9 inches (15.2 x 1.1 x 22.9 cm) |
| Language: | English |
The Languages of Pao 1st Edition
In The Languages of Pao, Jack Vance explores the idea of linguistic relativity and its impact on society. The story follows the planet Pao, inhabited by a passive and homogeneous people who easily fall prey to invaders. The ruling Panarch seeks the help of an academician named Palafox to train the Paonese in resistance against the invaders by creating a caste system with different languages. The book delves into the consequences of language shaping society and the limitations of this belief. While the prose and dialogue can be inconsistent, the book serves as an engaging read for those interested in linguistic ideas in science fiction.
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