Women, Language and Linguistics: Three American Stories from the First Half of the Twentieth Century

ISBN-13: 9780415756600 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 320 str.

Julia S. Falk

Opis

This study presents a re-evaluation of 20th century American linguistics focusing on the contributions of women to the modern understanding of language. It relates an account of linguistics as perceived by three women in the early 20th century.

Recenzje

'Falk raises awareness of the history of linguistics as a whole and the role of women in the field.' - Susan D. Fischer, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development

Spis treści

Part I. Introduction 1. Turning Points 2. Women Foundation Members of the Linguistic Society of America 3. Participation Obstacles and Exclusion 4. Three Stories Part II. Alice Vanderbilt Morris 5. A Vanderbilt Woman 6. Founding of IALA 7. Auxiliary Languages: A Brief History 8. The Academy 9. IALA's Research Programs 10. Alice Vanderbilt Morris and Edward Sapir 11. Conflicts and Changes 12. The Final Product 13. Money and Connections 14. Conclusions Part III Gladys Amanda Reichard 15. Traditions 16. Elsie Clews Parsons: Scientist, Benefactor, Institution 17. Preparation for the Field 18. Language - A Living, Cultural Phenomenon 19. The Hogan School 20. Nature of Language and Goals of Linguistics 21. Territoriality 22. Relationships 23. Reputation Part IV E. Adelaide Hahn 24. A Life Without Boundaries 25. Friends and Colleagues 26. Adelaide Hahn and the Linguistic Society of America 27. Language and Linguistics at Hunter College 28. Philology and Linguistics 29. Vergil, Horace and Winston Churchill 30. Ancient and Classical Languages 31. Problems of Method 32. Not Forgotten Part V. 33. Epilogue

O autorze

Julia S. Falk