Lojban: The Logical Language

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The Complete Lojban Language

The Logical Language Group, Inc. takes great pride in announcing the publication of The Complete Lojban Language, by John Woldemar Cowan. ISBN 0-9660283-0-9.

The Complete Lojban Language is a complete description of the artificial language Lojban. It serves as a reference grammar for the language, offering an overview of the language, as well as linguistic details on every aspect of the language. This book serves as the standard defining the language design. That design has been declared frozen for a minimum 5 year period; anyone who learns the language from this book can be assured that it will not be continually changing.

Though this description may sound imposing, technical and formal, the book is written in a light, often humorous style that teaches the reader about the Lojban language, about logic, and about linguistics in general.

Lojban is a current version of Loglan, the artificial language project described in the June 1960 Scientific American article of that name. "Loglan" was also referred to by name in Robert Heinlein's classic novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, as well as in other novels.

Loglan/Lojban is a language designed for several purposes, including linguistics research (especially involving a proposed test of the Sapir/Whorf hypothesis), foreign language instruction, artificial intelligence research, machine translation and related human/computer interaction applications, and as a stimulating educational and entertaining mental exercise. Some people are interested in Lojban as a prospective international auxiliary language. An international community of aficionados has appeared, writing in and about the language, primarily on the Internet.

The book is in hard cover, 620 pages long, and includes a thorough index. The suggested retail price is US$48.

Direct (prepaid) orders to our organization will be accepted at the price of US$39 plus shipping and handling.

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    The Logical Language Group, Inc.
    810 Coleman Ave #4
    Menlo Park, CA 94025
    USA

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    (U.S.) (703) 385-0273
    (Int.) +1 703 385 0273

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There is a $5 net discount on shipping costs for multiple book orders within the US only.

Please note that shipping orders to continents other than North and South America takes 4-8 weeks plus our processing time.

Autographed Copies

A limited number of copies may be available on request with author's autograph, at no extra charge. Please place your order for an autographed copy by mail or telephone. There may be some delay in shipping autographed copies.

Future Publications

We are earnestly seeking donations to defray publication costs and provide for publication of a Lojban dictionary, textbook and other works. At least six books are planned for publication as they are completed and as funds are available for publishing. At this point lack of funds for publication costs are delaying these books.

The Logical Language Group, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) scientific- educational organization, and donations may be tax deductible within the U.S. We acknowledge all donations over $250 in accordance with IRS regulations, and other donations by request.

Please make your donations by sending a cheque to the address above, or by calling the phone number above with a credit card, or by donating through PayPal to the LLG.

We can accept Internet advance orders, but you must followup with verification via postal mail or telephone within 2 weeks. No C.O.D. orders. We require prepayment on purchase orders.

Queries should be addressed to Bob LeChevalier at the above address or via email to [email protected]

Last modified: Mon Jun 27 23:10:35 PDT 2005

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