Bhasha Prajuktir Kayekti

• Author: Bidyutbaran Chowdhury
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789350401101
• Pages: 290
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 403 grams

Description:
Bhasha Prajuktir Kayekti explores the intersection of language and technology, documenting how language has evolved from a medium of communication and art to a crucial tool for knowledge and innovation.

• The book traces the technological advancements in language and script, from early tools like paper, pen, and the printing press to modern inventions such as the gramophone, tape recorders, radio, and television, which all contributed to language processing.
• It focuses particularly on the role of computer programming languages, and how software technologies have birthed further linguistic innovations like computerized dictionaries, spell checkers, and automated translation systems.
• The book also delves into the importance of language technology and processing in the educational realm, as well as its growing influence in linguistic research.
• The articles included in the book emphasize the emerging field of language processing, offering both theoretical and practical insights into the subject.

Why Read This Book:

• A detailed look at the fusion of language and technology, offering insights into how modern technological advancements have shaped the evolution of language.
• Explores the role of language processing in computer science, offering practical applications and examples for both researchers and students.
• Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of linguistics, technology, and education.

About the Author:

• Bidyutbaran Chowdhury (b. 1950) is a distinguished scholar born in Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
• He has pursued education at prestigious institutions such as Presidency College, Vidyasagar College, IIT, and Queen’s University.
• His research primarily focuses on Indian language technology in computers, image processing, and pattern recognition.
• He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Leverhulme Fellowship, Vikram Sarabhai Award, Homi Bhabha Award, and Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship.
• He is a fellow of several esteemed academies, including the National Academy of Sciences, the International Association for Pattern Recognition (IAPR), and IEEE.
• Chowdhury has authored numerous articles and