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Are We Free To Coin New Terms?

Authors :
Smith, J. Russell
Source :
Annals of the Association of American Geographers; Mar1935, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p17-22, 6p
Publication Year :
1935

Abstract

Examines the coinage of new terms in geography. Issue on whether one should make some similar brand new term every time a person gets a new idea in geography; Specialists in different sciences differing greatly in the freedom with which they can successfully coin new terms; Need for the object of the language to be understood.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00045608
Volume :
25
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of the Association of American Geographers
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12883227
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00045603509357078