Edward Sapir : appraisals of his life and work / edited with an introduction by Konrad 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. 36.

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series III, Studies in the history of the language sciences, 0304-0720 ; v. 36

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sapir, Edward, 1884-1939.

Sapir, Edward.

Linguists--United States--Biography.

Linguists.

Anthropologists--United States--Biography.

Anthropologists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., 1984.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Edward Sapir (1884-1939), this volume brings together a number of papers by distinguished North American scholars appraising the life and work of the world-renowned anthropologist and linguist. It includes an introduction by the editor, a full bibliography of Sapir's scientific writings, a detailed index of names, and many photographs and fac similes. Among the contributors are: Ruth Benedict, Leonard Bloomfield, Franz Boas, Joseph Greenberg, Mary Haas, Zellig Harris, A.L. Kroeber, Robert H. Lowie, David Mandelbaum, Morris Swadesh, and C.F.

Contents:

pt. 1. Obituaries and biographical sketches, 1939-1952

pt. 2. Comments on Sapir's work, 1919-1953

pt. 3. Appraisals of Sapir's life and work, 1956-1980.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

"Bibliography of Edward Sapir's publications in linguistics, anthropology, and other behavioral and social sciences": p. [195]-217.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-31410-X

9786613314109

90-272-7993-4

OCLC:

756484585