Hockett, Charles Francis
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Works: | 115 works in 495 publications in 9 languages and 7,481 library holdings |
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Genres: | History Conversation and phrase books Bibliography |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Author of introduction, Honoree, Other, win |
Classifications: | P121, 400 |
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Charles Francis Hockett
- Tʻanamedrove enatʻmecʻnierebis tʻeoriuli sakitʻxebi by T. S Sharadzenidze( Book )
- Shī efu hoketto pī robātsu jei sureddo( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Charles Francis Hockett
A course in modern linguistics by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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134 editions published between 1958 and 2002 in 6 languages and held by 1,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The book covers a wider range of topics than any other recent work in English. In general it is clearly written; in spots it is even entertaining, which is more than one has a right to expect in a textbook. Hockett has an enviable gift for introducing topics which are novel to the general reader and making them understandable. The recapitulation of new terminology and the exercises at the end of chapters are also a pedagogically commendable device. One senses that this book has grown out of the practice of a stimulating and successful class lecturer
134 editions published between 1958 and 2002 in 6 languages and held by 1,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The book covers a wider range of topics than any other recent work in English. In general it is clearly written; in spots it is even entertaining, which is more than one has a right to expect in a textbook. Hockett has an enviable gift for introducing topics which are novel to the general reader and making them understandable. The recapitulation of new terminology and the exercises at the end of chapters are also a pedagogically commendable device. One senses that this book has grown out of the practice of a stimulating and successful class lecturer
Refurbishing our foundations : elementary linguistics from an advanced point of view by
Charles Francis Hockett(
)
12 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 1,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This essay challenges several patterns of thinking common in twentieth-century linguistics. The most pervasive of these is our habit of looking at language from the point of view of the speaker. When we take, instead, that of the hearer, matters fall into place in a new way. In syntax, we are led to examine the evidence available to hearers for interpreting what they hear, and this reveals both the true nature and the locus existendi of "deep structure". Chomsky's 1957 diagnosis of the then prevalent syntactic theory is upheld, though his proposed remedy is not. The principle of Gestalt percep
12 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 1,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This essay challenges several patterns of thinking common in twentieth-century linguistics. The most pervasive of these is our habit of looking at language from the point of view of the speaker. When we take, instead, that of the hearer, matters fall into place in a new way. In syntax, we are led to examine the evidence available to hearers for interpreting what they hear, and this reveals both the true nature and the locus existendi of "deep structure". Chomsky's 1957 diagnosis of the then prevalent syntactic theory is upheld, though his proposed remedy is not. The principle of Gestalt percep
A Leonard Bloomfield anthology by
Leonard Bloomfield(
Book
)
30 editions published between 1970 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In the centenary year of Leonard Bloomfield's birth, this abridgment makes available a representative selection of the writings of this central figure in the history of linguistics."
30 editions published between 1970 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In the centenary year of Leonard Bloomfield's birth, this abridgment makes available a representative selection of the writings of this central figure in the history of linguistics."
The state of the art by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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37 editions published between 1968 and 1975 in 3 languages and held by 769 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
37 editions published between 1968 and 1975 in 3 languages and held by 769 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Language, mathematics, and linguistics by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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25 editions published between 1962 and 1987 in English and French and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1962 and 1987 in English and French and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The view from language : selected essays, 1948-1974 by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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11 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 570 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 570 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Man's place in nature by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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10 editions published in 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A manual of phonology by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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18 editions published between 1955 and 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1955 and 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essays in honor of Charles F. Hockett(
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8 editions published between 1980 and 1983 in English and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1980 and 1983 in English and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spoken Chinese by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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19 editions published between 1944 and 1976 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1944 and 1976 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
... Spoken Chinese, basic course by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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8 editions published between 1944 and 1967 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1944 and 1967 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quantification of functional load : a linguistic problem by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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9 editions published between 1961 and 1966 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An approach to the quantification of the functional load carried by the sounds of a language in distinguishing one utterance from another. By applying algebraic grammar and matroid lattice theory, criteria are obtained which are satisfied by three measures of entropy used by Shannon in information theory (measured in binits, in shannons, and as relative entropy). The method can be used to measure the work of phonemes, allophones, or components, and should therefore be useful regardless of the outcome of present disputes in the field of phonology. Subjective impressions suggest that there is a balance point in speech between the force of least effort, making for lowest redundancy, and the practical need to be understood, pressing for lower entropy. Research is suggested to test this hypothesis and discover whether it applies equally to all speech communities. An approach to the quantification of the functional load carried by the sounds of a language in distinguishing one utterance from another. By applying algebraic grammar and matroid lattice theory, criteria are obtained which are satisfied by three measures of entropy used by Shannon in information theory (measured in binits, in shannons, and as relative entropy). The method can be used to measure the work of phonemes, allophones, or components, and should therefore be useful regardless of the outcome of present disputes in the field of phonology. Subjective impressions suggest that there is a balance point in speech between the force of least effort, making for lowest redundancy, and the practical need to be understood, pressing for lower entropy. Research is suggested to test this hypothesis and discover whether it applies equally to all speech communities. 33 pp
9 editions published between 1961 and 1966 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An approach to the quantification of the functional load carried by the sounds of a language in distinguishing one utterance from another. By applying algebraic grammar and matroid lattice theory, criteria are obtained which are satisfied by three measures of entropy used by Shannon in information theory (measured in binits, in shannons, and as relative entropy). The method can be used to measure the work of phonemes, allophones, or components, and should therefore be useful regardless of the outcome of present disputes in the field of phonology. Subjective impressions suggest that there is a balance point in speech between the force of least effort, making for lowest redundancy, and the practical need to be understood, pressing for lower entropy. Research is suggested to test this hypothesis and discover whether it applies equally to all speech communities. An approach to the quantification of the functional load carried by the sounds of a language in distinguishing one utterance from another. By applying algebraic grammar and matroid lattice theory, criteria are obtained which are satisfied by three measures of entropy used by Shannon in information theory (measured in binits, in shannons, and as relative entropy). The method can be used to measure the work of phonemes, allophones, or components, and should therefore be useful regardless of the outcome of present disputes in the field of phonology. Subjective impressions suggest that there is a balance point in speech between the force of least effort, making for lowest redundancy, and the practical need to be understood, pressing for lower entropy. Research is suggested to test this hypothesis and discover whether it applies equally to all speech communities. 33 pp
Spoken Chinese by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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2 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 39 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 39 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guide's manual for Spoken Chinese by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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4 editions published in 1945 in 3 languages and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1945 in 3 languages and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The origin of speech by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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4 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 25 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 25 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The state of the art by
Charles Francis Hockett(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1968 and 1975 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1968 and 1975 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Refurbishing our foundations : clementary linguistics from an advanced point of view by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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)
1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A manual of phonology by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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)
1 edition published in 1955 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1955 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Language by
Leonard Bloomfield(
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6 editions published between 1984 and 1999 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ben shu nei rong bao kuo:yu yan de yan jiu, Yu yan de yong tu, Yan yu she tuan, Shi jie shang de yu yan, Yin wei, Yu yin jie gou, Ju zi lei xing, Yu yin yan bian, Wen zi ji zai, Fang yan di li xue, Yu yi bian hua, Wen hua shang de jie yong deng
6 editions published between 1984 and 1999 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ben shu nei rong bao kuo:yu yan de yan jiu, Yu yan de yong tu, Yan yu she tuan, Shi jie shang de yu yan, Yin wei, Yu yin jie gou, Ju zi lei xing, Yu yin yan bian, Wen zi ji zai, Fang yan di li xue, Yu yi bian hua, Wen hua shang de jie yong deng
A manual of phonology by
Charles Francis Hockett(
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)
1 edition published in 1955 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1955 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Charles F. Hockett Amerikaans antropoloog (1916-2000)
Charles F. Hockett US-amerikanischer Sprachwissenschaftler
Charles F. Hockett usona lingvisto
Charles Francis Hockett
Hockett, C. F.
Hockett, C. F. 1916-2000
Hockett, C. F. (Charles Francis)
Hockett, Charles 1916-2000
Hockett Charles F.
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Hockett, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
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