William Dwight Whitney and the Science of Language
Author:   Stephen G. Alter (Gordon College)
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Volume:   123
ISBN:  

9780801880209


Pages:   360
Publication Date:   08 June 2005
Recommended Age:   From 17
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Stephen G. Alter (Gordon College)
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Volume:   123
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9780801880209


ISBN 10:   0801880203
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   08 June 2005
Recommended Age:   From 17
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction: A Pathclearer in Linguistic Science Chapter 1. An American Orientalist Chapter 2. Indological Foreshadowings Chapter 3. Victorian Language Debates Chapter 4. Building a System of General Linguistics Chapter 5. Organizing a New Science Chapter 6. Creating a Science of Language Chapter 7. Forging an Alliance with Anthropology Chapter 8. The Battle with Max Müller Chapter 9. The Elder Statesman and the Junggrammatiker Chapter 10. Enduring Legacies W.D. Whitney Chronology Notes W.D. Whitney's Main Works in General Linguistics Essay on Sources Index

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<p>A deeply engaging book that should be of interest to historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the relation between science and society in the nineteenth century and beyond.--Brigitte Nerlich American Historical Review (01/01/2006)


<p>Should be required reading for all those eager to immerse themselves in the fascinating early years of linguistic science.--T. Craig Christy Historiographia Linguistica (01/01/2007)


Should be required reading for all those eager to immerse themselves in the fascinating early years of linguistic science. -- T. Craig Christy, Historiographia Linguistica


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Stephen G. Alter, professor of history at Gordon College, Massachusetts, is the author of Darwinism and the Linguistic Image, also available from Johns Hopkins.

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