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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “This book is in Very Good condition.”
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Height
- .75 in
- Educational Level
- Adult & Further Education
- Personalized
- No
- Level
- Advanced
- Item Weight
- 13.1 oz
- ISBN
- 9781474494151
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Company University Press
ISBN-10
1474494153
ISBN-13
9781474494151
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11050092219
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Publication Name
Linguist on the Loose : Adventures and Misadventures in Fieldwork
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Subject
Personal Memoirs, Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, Linguistics / Historical & Comparative, Linguistics / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2023-553475
Reviews
A rollicking account of the dos and don'ts of fieldwork, richly exemplified from Campbell's decades of experience, Linguist on the Loose does for linguistics what Indiana Jones does for archaeology with the advantage that Linguist is all true: an impassioned plea for language documentation, a call to adventure.... and hard work., Linguist on the Loose is an excellent addition to fieldwork literature, with a fresh perspective, and can be read by experienced fieldworkers, students of linguistics, and even laypeople with an interest in fieldwork. While the book reflects Campbell's predominantly Latin American work, it contains valuable lessons for fieldworkers operating in other regions of the world as well., Linguist on the Loose: Adventures and Misadventures in Fieldwork is undoubtedly a splendid publication by Lyle Campbell, a field linguist internationally recognized for his linguistic studies in the field of historical linguistics, but, above all, in the documentation, description and revitalization of endangered languages , having as its central focus the languages and cultures of the Amerindian peoples, who, for the most part, have become minorities within globalizing national societies.The contents carefully presented by Campbell are a clear example that it is possible to do linguistic science without neglecting its social contributions, mainly in those societies that are characterized by ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity., This remarkable book, part fieldwork advice and part fieldwork autobiography, is written by one of the most experienced field linguists in the world. Practical advice on such topics as what to take to the field and how to avoid exotic diseases and political violence is punctuated by sometimes hair-raising personal anecdotes---monkey attacks, an attempted coral snake incursion into the author's bed, clever thieves, and more., Campbell is an experienced guide to the "perils, parasites, politics, and violence" of linguistic fieldwork, as well as its joys. Linguist on the Loose: Adventures and misadventures in fieldwork would be instructive to those embarking on a career in this area of linguistics, as well as would-be explorers and travellers seeking adventure off the beaten track.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
408.9
Table Of Content
Foreword by Wade Davis Preface; Acknowledgements 1 Introduction: What's a linguist do, anyway?, What's linguistic fieldwork?2 Fieldwork adventure3 Discoveries4 Finding language consultants and working with them5 Perils, parasites, politics, and violence6 Eating, drinking, and matters of health7 Surviving fieldwork travel and living in the Field 8 What next?: What is needed in endangered language research? References; Index
Synopsis
Lyle Campbell's linguistic fieldwork has taken him to numerous countries, sometimes in challenging circumstances. Written with humour, heart, and a clear dedication to endangered languages and their speakers, his vivid memoir is a lesson not only on life in the field but on the importance of documenting indigenous languages., Lyle Campbell's linguistic fieldwork has taken him to numerous countries, sometimes in challenging circumstances. It has led to exciting discoveries including a new language in southeastern Guatemala, a unique speech sound, unknown in any other language, in the Nivaclé language of Paraguay and Argentina, and unusual and unique features in several other languages. Along the way, he has experienced dangers and challenges, the joys and excitement of fieldwork, and encountered first-hand the importance of collaborating with indigenous groups to help document and revitalize their languages. Written with humour, heart, and a clear dedication to endangered languages and their speakers, Lyle's vivid memoir is a lesson not only on life in the field but on the importance of language documentation. With so many of the world's languages being lost at an alarming rate, this remains the most compelling and urgent task for linguists now and into the future.
LC Classification Number
P85
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