Year: 1956
Type: article
Abstract: CONTINUING THE SURVEY of name studies in Latin America (N an~es September 1953 and December 1954), this work completes the background with material on Mexico and Peru omitted from the earlier publications because of the length of these sections.It includes also some items on other countries more properly placed in "Namelore in Latin America II" but postponed because of inadequate data, or items called to the compiler's attention since appearance of the earlier parts.Again, entries marked with the asterisk indicate those obtained indirectly, not personally examined by the compiler.This compilation has concentrated on anthroponymy and toponymy, omitting as a rule works on such topics as plant names, animal names, or names of cultural objects.Each nation of Latin America now has its representation in a section of the bibliography devoted primarily to it, with the exception of Paraguay, for which specific data either has escaped the the compiler's attention or still awaits publication.So far the best sources for Paraguayan place-name references remain ite fiS 3 and 12.In addition, geographical dictionaries or similar studies of the bordering countries often include parts of Paraguay \vithin their compass.No bibliography can ever be considered complete, and doubtless a number of published articles and books still await listing.Also a tremendous amount of documentary material exists that treats of names but incidental to the main purpose of the work.Other such works probably lie hidden in obscure periodicals and newspapers \vhose limited access makes them almost as rare as manuscripts.But although the items in this bibliography vary widely in length,
Source: Names
Author: Jack A. Dabbs
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4232489099