Names in focus an introduction to Finnish onomastics

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 poi...

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Other Authors: Ainiala, Terhi, author (author), Saarelma, Minna, author (translator), Sjöblom, Paula, author, Pearl, Leonard, translator
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Helsinki : Finnish Literature Society / SKS [2016]
Series:Studia Fennica. Linguistica ; 17.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:"A digital edition of a printed book first published in 2012 by the Finnish Literature Society"--Copyright page.
Physical Description:1 online resource (287 pages) : illustrations
Also available in print form
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-280) and index.
ISBN:9789522227485
9789522227515