First - thanks so much for yr fascinating bio - wow. I too am fascinated
with linguistics,
but more in anthropological contexts (proto-languages and such)
still, as a repeating returner to Wittgenstein
(thanks to Suzanne de Castel for pointing me there) , and as a hungry
newbie to sociocultural perspectives, I think I can understand your passions.
the possibilities of grasping the the literal linguistic of words, in
grammatical and syntactical
frames, does introgue the shit out of me (she said, too weary to seek the
polite noun, apologies for any offense, none intended) - but anyhow,
As for D Smith, I would LOVE to provide a brief explanation as to why she
is the smartest woman in North America - I shall take some time to think
about it,
it is part of my diss, so relevant (Mary) to what I am working on -
I'll post later,
diane
"Every tool is a weapon if you hold it right." Ani Difranco
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diane celia hodges
faculty of education, centre for the study of curriculum and
instruction,
university of british columbia
vancouver, bc canada
snailmail: 3519 Hull Street
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