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March 7, 2014

Language: Vol 89, Issue 1 (March 2013)

Filed under: Linguistics — Patrick Durusau @ 3:05 pm

Language: Vol 89, Issue 1 (March 2013)

Language is a publication of the Linguistic Society of America:

The Linguistic Society of America is the major professional society in the United States that is exclusively dedicated to the advancement of the scientific study of language. As such, the LSA plays a critical role in supporting and disseminating linguistic scholarship, as well as facilitating the application of current research to scientific, educational, and social issues concerning language.

Language is a defining characteristic of the human species and impacts virtually all aspects of human experience. For this reason linguists seek not only to discover properties of language in general and of languages in particular but also strive to understand the interface of the phenomenon of language with culture, cognition, history, literature, and so forth.

With over 5,000 members, the LSA speaks on behalf of the field of linguistics and also serves as an advocate for sound educational and political policies that affect not only professionals and students of language, but virtually all segments of society. Founded in 1924, the LSA has on many occasions made the case to governments, universities, foundations, and the public to support linguistic research and to see that our scientific discoveries are effectively applied. As part of its outreach activities, the LSA attempts to provide information and educate both officials and the public about language.

You might want to note that access to all of Language is subject to a one year embargo.

Quite reasonable when compared to embargoes calculated to give those with institutional subscriptions an advantage. I guess if you can’t get published without such advantages that sounds reasonable as well.

Enjoy!

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