Names in Focus
An Introduction to Finnish Onomastics
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Author
Contributions
- Saarelma, Minna - Contributor
- Ainiala, Terhi - Contributor
Publication
2012 - Finnish Literature Society / SKS, Helsinki, No place, unknown, or undetermined
Language
English
Word Count
71,750 words, Guess
Page Count
287 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL28358973M
- ISBN-139789522223876
- OCLC Control Number824352105
- Library of Congress Control Number2013457194
Classifications
- LCCPH262 .A4613 2012
Description
Names in Focus delves deep into the vast field of Finnish onomastics, covering place names, personal names, animal names, commercial names and names in literature. It provides the history and current trends in this area of research, and also supplements international terminology with the Finnish point of view on the subject. Brimming with examples and clear explanations, the book can be enjoyed by the most studious of researchers as well as the casual reader who has a genuine interest in the study of names.
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