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Meine kleine Lesemaschine: Reflexion zur Begrenzung der Produktion von wissenschaftlichen Texten [International Journal of Multilingualism]

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Published/Copyright: December 3, 2024

Abstract

Thirty-five years ago, Wolfgang Klein dreamed of a small machine that would make it easier to read the overflowing number of scientific texts. The problem mentioned by Klein of the imbalance between production and the possibilities for reception still exists, even though such a machine is now available. It is argued that the use of this machine is problematic due to unresolved questions. Against the background of the assumed inevitability of the text explosion the International Journal of Multilingualism is used as an example to demonstrate the increase in published pages, the article finally pleads with a smile in favour of making responsible use of the technical means currently available.


Corresponding author: Eva Vetter, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, E-mail:

Erhalten: 2024-05-10
Angenommen: 2024-08-22
Online erschienen: 2024-12-03
Erschienen im Druck: 2024-09-25

© 2024 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston

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