Why should we write in english?

Autor: Rodríguez Cornejo Arnulfo

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The Board of Directors of the MedUNAB Journal of Medicine has come, unanimously, to the conclusion that publishing articles, in this Magazine, written in a different language, other than the traditional Spanish –specifically in English- is an excellent and proper idea, taking in consideration that this language has become, since a long time ago, a universal tongue and presently, science is spoken and written in English. Almost every epoch in history has been dominated by a determined group of people (speaking a particular tongue), usually as a form of Empire or as a highly educated Nation with enormous knowledge and a great influence Nation with enormous knowledge and a great influence in science or culture. This was the case for the Greeks. Sometimes, there were Empires with a long history, like the Romans or with a short one, like the Macedonians with Alexander the Great. Others lasted a few centuries, like the Spanish In some instances, they did not subjugate other people, but its trade was so vast and so powerful that they exerted a strong influence amongst them. This was true for the Phoenicians.

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Vol. 6 Núm.18. Diciembre 2003 Pags. 127-129 MedUNAB 2003; 6(18)