Toward a Theory of Nicknames: A Case for Socio-Onomastics
Abstract To develop a form of analysis for nicknames and nicknaming, we propose a theoretical construct, using our empirical knowledge of nicknames, and posit a uniquely sociological perspective that describes and explains nicknames as aspects of the process of social action. Our approach is couched...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
1990-12-01
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| Series: | Names |
| Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/1253 |