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News Archive
- Dr. Gary Miller: Associate Editor of Language
- Joan's Retirement Dinner Pictures
- Dr. Gary Miller's book from OUP: Latin Suffixal Derivatives in English
This is the fullest account ever published of Latin suffixes in English. It
traces the histories of over 3,000 words and reveals the range of
derivational patterns in Indo-European, Latin, and English. (More)
- Dr. Hana Filip: Associate Editor of the "Journal of Slavic Linguistics"
- Rose Smouse's Review of Lang Acquisition/African Language
The purpose of this book is to provide a fresh look at the semantics of
noun classes in Bantu languages. The author draws from an analysis of data
on acquisitional strategies employed by children and tries to link this
with the historically acclaimed diachronic and synchronic perspectives. (More)
- Linfoot-Ham's Review of Creating Language Crimes
In the introduction to his book, renowned Forensic Linguist Roger
Shuy states: ''There is a fine line, perhaps, between giving a
somewhat better impression than we deserve and being deceptive or
outright lying'' (p. ix). (More)
- Linfoot-Ham's Review of The Language of Police Interview
This book aims to analyse closely a much under-researched aspect of
institutional discourse -- the police-suspect interview. The book is aimed
at discourse analysts and those interested in Pragmatic theories, as well
as sociologists,...(More)
- Dr. Boxer: Todays Brides Say "I DO" in Taking Husbands Name
A hallmark of the feminist movement is gradually fading away, according to a new study conducted by a professor at the University of Florida. (More)
- Dr. Diana Boxer on NPR: Schmoozing
All Things Considered, January 30, 2006 · Commentator Diana Boxer says the Jack Abramoff scandal has damaged more than the reputation of lobbyists. She says the term "schmooze" has been irreversibly harmed. (More)
- Dr. Boxer in the spotlight; UF homepage
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- A Review of Dr. MJ Hardman's book: Aymara
The book is arranged in the style of a reference grammar, with
chapters progressing from an exposition of introductory historical and
sociolinguistic information (ch. 1, pp. 1-10), through an explanation of
the phonology (ch. 2, pp. 11-33), morphophonemics (ch. 3, 34-43),
and on to topics in morphology and syntax. (More)
- Dr. Diana Boxer on NPR: American Women, Changing Their Names
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