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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781722403321

Titolo

First person singular III [[electronic resource] ] : autobiographies by North American scholars in the language sciences / / edited by E.F.K. Koerner

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Benjamins, c1998

ISBN

1-283-31223-9

9786613312235

90-272-7559-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (277 p.)

Collana

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series III, Studies in the history of the language sciences, , 0304-0720 ; ; v. 88

Altri autori (Persone)

KoernerE. F. K

Disciplina

410/.92/273

B

Soggetti

Linguists - United States

Linguistics - United States - History - 20th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

FIRST PERSON SINGULAR III: AUTOBIOGRAPHIES BY NORTH AMERICAN SCHOLARS IN THE LANGUAGE SCIENCES; Editorial page; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; EDITOR'S FOREWORD; Table of contents; Location of pictures and photographs:; SIXTY YEARS IN LINGUISTICS; LONG-TERM COMMITMENTS AND LUCKY EVENTS; A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: FROM PHILOLOGY TO LINGUISTICS; BETWEEN LOGIC AND LINGUISTICS; A LINGUISTIC ROUND TRIP: FROM PRACTICE TO THEORY AND BACK; LINGUISTICS TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER; LINGUISTICS FROM THE BOTTOM UP; A LINGUISTIC PILGRIMAGE; . . .QVEMLEGIS VT NORIS . . .

C'EST PASSIONNANT D'ÊTRE PASSIONNÉFROM ENGLISH PHILOLOGY TO LINGUISTICS AND BACK AGAIN; THE STORY OF A LINGUIST MALGRÉ LUI; INDEXOF BIOGRAPHICAL NAMES; INDEXOF SUBJECTS, TERMS, AND LANGUAGES

Sommario/riassunto

This sequel to the First Person Singular volumes published in 1980 and 1991, respectively (SiHoLS 21 and 61) presents autobiographical



accounts by major North American linguists. This material provides an important primary source for the history and development of the discipline during the 20th century. The volume includes photographs of all contributors and is completed by a full index of biographical names and a detailed index of subjects and languages which turn it into a useful research tool.