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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Koerner, E. F. K.

Series:

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

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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Linguists--United States--Biography.

Linguists.

Linguistics--United States--History--20th century.

Linguistics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (277 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

First person singular 3

First person singular three

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, c1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-283-31223-9

9786613312235

90-272-7559-9

OCLC:

756484591