Synopses & Reviews
The work of the linguist Charles A. Ferguson spans more than three decades, and is remarkable for having been consistently at the forefront of scholarship on the relationship between language and society. This volume collects his most influential and seminal papers, each having expanded the parameters of sociolinguistics and the sociology of language. Taken together, they cover a wide range of topics and issues, and, more importantly, reflect the intellectual progress of a founder of the sociolinguistic field. The volume is divided thematically into four sections, and an introduction by Thom Huebner outlines the evolution of Ferguson's ideas and the impact they have had on other scholars. This book is essential reading for everyone interested in the field of sociolinguistics.
Review
"This collection of articles, along with Huebner's discussion of Feruson's impact on the field, is a fitting tribute to a scholar who delicately combined 'impeccable academic rigor, professional integrity, and human kindness.'"--Language in Society
Synopsis
From Abbey Road to Yeading Brook and Garlick Hill to Puddle Dock, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers over 1,700 names of streets, places, and areas of Greater London. Discover the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and their significance, following the
development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day.
This is an excellent reference guide for local historians and is fascinating reading for both Londoners and visitors to the city.
Description
"Fergusson bibliography, 1985-1995": p. 325-328. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Greater London Boroughs
Maps
Dictionary of London Place Names
Glossary of Elements Found in London Place Names
Select Bibliography