Edward Sapir - Appraisals of his life and work

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."

Pentru a comemora cea de-a 100-a aniversare a nasterii lui Edward Sapir (1884 1939), acest volum reuneste o serie de lucrari ale unor distinti carturari nord-americani care evalueaza viata si opera antropologului si lingvistului de renume mondial. Include o introducere a editorului, o bibliografie completa a scrierilor stiintifice ale lui Sapir, un index detaliat al numelor si multe fotografii si similitudini.