Which of these is a key theme in Vance's "The Languages of Pao"?
Time travel
Linguistics
Space warfare
Cybernetics
Answer
Linguistics is a key theme in Vance's "The Languages of Pao." The novel explores the complex relationship between language, culture, and power. Vance creates a world where different languages have different effects on the speakers, and where the ability to speak a particular language can grant access to power and privilege. The novel also examines the ways in which language can be used to manipulate and control others.
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