Linguistic and political barriers in the international transfer of information in science and technology: A reinterpretation

Abstract

The arguments of J. Michel are summarised and challenged. Linguistic and political barriers in science and technology are held to be more dependent on group dynamics and mores than on the arguments, traditional to information scientists, mar shalled in the original paper.

This paper concludes with a plea for a proper awareness of the cultural, historical background and local 'common sense" knowledge base of the group's initiates, with a perception of current group problems, before adequate information transfer can be effected.