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"This book examines the use of diacritical marks in Western Europe, particularly the use of Slavic names in electronic data processing systems and the role of the media as a multiplier, with error examples taken from actual media coverage. Considering international, EU, and national law and referencing groundbreaking court decisions, this book answers the question, ""Is there a right to preserve diacritical marks in one's name?"" and suggests effective approaches for raising awareness among software vendors, the media, government agencies, and individuals regarding the correct handling of diacritics. It also assesses the use of diacritics as a style element and offers an improved input method for diacritics."

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Author:   Bernd Kappenberg ,  Peter Schlobinski
Publisher:   ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Imprint:   ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Volume:   139
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   1.000kg
ISBN:  

9783838207032

ISBN 10:   3838207033
Pages:   274
Publication Date:   31 March 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Definition of the Required Character Repertoire 3. History of Character Sets 4. Unicode-Compatible Fonts 5. State of the Diacritical Integration in the Media 6. Failure Examples 7. Diacritics as style element in brand and product names 8. How People React to Diacritics 9. Legal Basics of Using Diacritics in Personal Names 10. Landmark Court Decisions 11. Diacritics as Political Symbolism 12. Summary and Discussion 13. Outlook 14. Development of a Practical Input Method for Characters Further Readings

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Bernd Kappenberg is a product steward manager at the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) in Brussels. Peter Schlobinski is professor of German linguistics at the Leibniz University of Hannover.

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