La web, una enciclopedia multilingüe

Name: La web, una enciclopedia multilingüe
Author: Marie Lebert

A chronological survey of how the internet and the web affected multilingual access to information, tracing developments from early internet protocols through character-encoding systems (ASCII variants, ISO standards, Unicode), translation and terminology projects, multilingual dictionaries and glossaries, machine translation and online lexicons, and collaborative resources like encyclopedias and language atlases. It examines technical standards, tools for translators and localization, initiatives for language preservation and identification, and the social and infrastructural challenges of providing equitable linguistic access online.

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Marie Lebert

Marie Lebert is an author and researcher known for her contributions to the field of digital literature and eBooks. Her notable works include "A History of EBooks," which explores the evolution of electronic publishing, and "Booknology: The eBook (1971-2010)," providing insights into the development of eBook technology. Lebert's writings often address the intersection of print media and the internet, as seen in her book "From the Print Media to the Internet." With a focus on multilingualism and digital accessibility, she has significantly contributed to discussions about the future of reading and publishing in the digital age.