LINGUIST List 22.107 Thu Jan 06 2011 Books: General Linguistics: Lameli, Kehrein, Rabanus (Eds) Editor for this issue: Fatemeh Abdollahi <fatemehlinguistlist.org> New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.org/ Links to the websites of all LINGUIST's supporting publishers are available at the end of this issue. Directory         1.     Julia Ulrich , Language and Space. An International Handbook of Linguistic Variation: Lameli, Kehrein, Rabanus (Eds) Message 1: Language and Space. An International Handbook of Linguistic Variation: Lameli, Kehrein, Rabanus (Eds) Date: 21-Dec-2010 From: Julia Ulrich <julia.ulrichdegruyter.com> Subject: Language and Space. An International Handbook of Linguistic Variation: Lameli, Kehrein, Rabanus (Eds) E-mail this message to a friend Title: Language and Space. An International Handbook of Linguistic Variation Subtitle: Volume 2: Language Mapping Series Title: Handbücher zur Sprach- und Kommunikationswissenschaft / Handbooks of Linguistics and Communication Science / [HSK] 30/2 Published: 2010 Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton                 http://www.degruyter.com/mouton Book URL: http://www.degruyter.de/cont/fb/sk/detailEn.cfm?id=IS-9783110196092-1 Editor: Alfred Lameli Editor: Roland Kehrein Editor: Stefan Rabanus Electronic: ISBN: 9783110219166 Pages: 1114 Price: Europe EURO 379.00 Comment: 2 vols., Vol.1: xxii, 668 pages. Vol. 2: xii, 446 pages Hardback: ISBN: 9783110196092 Pages: 1114 Price: Europe EURO 379.00 Comment: 2 vols., Vol.1: xxii, 668 pages. Vol. 2: xii, 446 pages Abstract: The Handbook of Language Mapping aims to explore the core methodological and theoretical approaches of linguistic cartography. In both empirical and theoretical linguistics, the spatial variation of language is of increasing interest and the visualization of language in space is therefore also of growing significance. It is the precondition for correct data interpretation. But how does it work? What has to be considered when drawing a map? And how has the problem been tackled so far? This book provides answers to such questions by taking a closer look at the theoretical issues surrounding cartography and at the concrete practice of mapping. The fundamental issues raised are addressed particularly well, since linguistic geography is not only one of the domains with a lengthy tradition, it is also one of the most progressive fields in linguistics. At the same time, because of their visual primacy, linguistic maps directly confront the challenges of human perception and aesthetics. In this context, envisioning the fruits of language mapping is a fascinating and inspiring endeavor, not just for experts. With its accessible texts and wealth of full-color images, the handbook not only represents a comprehensive manual serving the interests of a variety of readers, it also fills a gap in the ongoing linguistic discourse. Key features: * concise overview of the material presented in different thematic ways * a collection of colored maps allows serious browsing in a very comprehensive and pleasing way * a vital tool for academic work and fascinating for non-specialists Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics Written In: English (eng ) See this book announcement on our website: http://linguistlist.org/pubs/books/get-book.cfm?BookID=52398 New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.org/ Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue -------------------------- Major Supporters -------------------------- Equinox Publishing Ltd http://www.equinoxpub.com/ John Benjamins http://www.benjamins.com/ Palgrave Macmillan http://www.palgrave.com ---------------------- Other Supporting Publishers ---------------------- Page Updated: 06-Jan-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.