The Means of Naming: A Social and Cultural History of Personal Naming in Western EuropeNames are never given accidentally; they are chosen and bestowed according to rules that reflect fundamental features of the society and culture concerned. This is a study of the nature and history of naming practices in Western Europe. |
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| Title | The Means of Naming: A Social and Cultural History of Personal Naming in Western Europe The Means of Naming: A Social and Cultural History of Personal Naming in Western Europe, Stephen Wilson |
| Author | Stephen Wilson |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | UCL Press, 1998 |
| Length | 402 pages |
| Subjects | › › Social Science / Sociology / Marriage & Family |
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