Edward Sapir: Appraisals of his life and work (Amsterdam Studies in the Theory and History of Linguistic Science. Series III, Studies in the History of the Language Sciences, V. 36)

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. 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 Studie over leven en werk van de Amerikaanse linguïst en cultureel antropoloog (1884-1939) NL-ZmNBD