In The Traces Of Our Name
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In the Traces of our Name
This book emphasizes the influence of the name given at birth in terms of the construction of subjectivity. It offers the reader a fascinating journey through the meanders of culture, literary quotations, stories heard, and a difficult journey through the pain and horror of certain realities.
The White River Badlands
Author: Rachel C. Benton
language: en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date: 2015-05-25
This guide to the South Dakota region that houses the world’s richest fossil beds does “an excellent job of presenting the current state of knowledge” (Choice). The forbidding Big Badlands in Western South Dakota contain the richest fossil beds in the world. Even today these rocks continue to yield new specimens brought to light by snowmelt and rain washing away soft rock deposited on a floodplain long ago. The quality and quantity of the fossils are superb: most of the species to be found there are known from hundreds of specimens. The fossils in the White River Group (and similar deposits in the American west) preserve the entire late Eocene through the middle Oligocene, roughly 35-30 million years ago and more than thirty million years after non-avian dinosaurs became extinct. The fossils provide a detailed record of a period of abrupt global cooling and what happened to creatures who lived through it. This book is a comprehensive reference to the sediments and fossils of the Big Badlands, and also touches on National Park Service management policies that help protect such significant fossils. Includes photos and illustrations “A worthy successor to the work of O’Harra.” —Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
Surnames as a Science
In 'Surnames as a Science,' Robert Ferguson offers an intricate exploration of the historical and etymological origins of surnames. Framed within a meticulous scholarly approach, Ferguson delves into the socio-cultural implications of name heredity and the systemic formulas by which surnames have evolved through time. His literary style, characterized by rigorous research punctuated with insightful analysis, contributes significantly to the wider field of onomastics, the study of names. Integrating historical linguistics within a broader literary context, Ferguson's work enlightens readers on the convergence of genealogy, history, and linguistic development, uncovering the hidden narratives lying within everyday nomenclature.nRobert Ferguson is an erudite scholar whose passion for language and history coalesces seamlessly in his writing. His academic background and expertise provide a solid foundation for his exploration of surnames. Ferguson's interest in the patterns of human culture and how they are reflected in names underpins his undertaking, illustrating a fascinating lineage of human identity through a scholarly lens. The fruit of his comprehensive research is an engaging and authoritative narrative that informs and fascinates in equal measure.n'Surnames as a Science' is recommended for those intrigued by the intersection of linguistics, history, and sociocultural identity. Ferguson's scholarly work will captivate readers who seek a deeper understanding of the historical significance of surnames and their relevance in the tapestry of human heritage. Academics, genealogists, and casual readers alike will find value in Ferguson's systematic decoding of our names' roots, making it a significant reference for anyone invested in the legacy of human language and culture.