Publications

Publication details [#29701]

Subbiondo, Joseph L. 1992. John Wilkins and 17th-century British linguistics. (Studies in the History of the Language Sciences 67). John Benjamins. xvi + 374 pp.

Publication type

Book – monograph

Publication language

English

Keywords

discourse analysis | history | linguistics | philosophy | scientific discussion

Person as a subject

Wilkins, J.

Annotation

This volume presents major articles on the works of the impressive 17th century British philosopher and linguist, John Wilkins. The papers reflect the shift, as expressed in his studies, from his importance for the scientific movement to his importance for linguistic research.

Reviewed by

Görlach, Manfred. 1993. Review of $John Wilkins and 17th-century British linguistics.