Edward Sapir, Appraisals of His Life and Work
Download or Read eBook Edward Sapir, Appraisals of His Life and Work PDF written by E. F. K. Koerner and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : E. F. K. Koerner |
Publisher | : John Benjamins Publishing |
Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 1984-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789027245182 |
ISBN-13 | : 9027245185 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Edward Sapir, Appraisals of His Life and Work by : E. F. K. Koerner
Book excerpt: 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. Voegelin.