Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewStudies in Etymology is a textbook for a course or self study in building vocabulary through an understanding of Latin and Greek roots and the grammar of word formation. The first half of the book is devoted to Latin roots and word formation through the influence of Latin grammar and language development. The second half of the book deals with Greek, the nuances of Greek grammar and syntax, as well as the influences of such things as Greek mythology on the creation of words in English. A special section is devoted to science and medicine. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles W. Dunmore , Rita FleischerPublisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Edition: Second Edition Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9781585100125ISBN 10: 1585100129 Pages: 246 Publication Date: 17 July 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsStudies in Etymology presents Classical influences on English simply and clearly. It will be of most utility to those whose interest in Latin and Greek is primarily for their reception in English. While the historical introductions are not always as precise as might have been wished, they are readable and will hopefully prompt students to further investigation.<p>- B. N. Wolfe, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2009.01.22 Studies in Etymology presents Classical influences on English simply and clearly. It will be of most utility to those whose interest in Latin and Greek is primarily for their reception in English. While the historical introductions are not always as precise as might have been wished, they are readable and will hopefully prompt students to further investigation. - B. N. Wolfe, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2009.01.22 Author InformationCharles W. Dunmore was on the Classics faculty at New York University for many years, serving for some time as the chairman of that department. He was consulting editor on Latin and Greek etymology for the World Book Encyclopedia, and is the author of ""Selections from Ovid"" and co-author, with Rita M. Fleischer, of ""Studies in Etymology,"" both available from Focus Publishing. Rita M. Fleischer is the Administrative Director for Foreign Languages at the CUNY Graduate Center. She did her graduate and undergraduate work at New York University. She has taught at public and private schools in the metropolitan area, co-authored several texts, and taught at the intensive Latin/Greek Institute of Brooklyn College and the City University Graduate Center. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
