ONCE UPON A PLACE-NAME: DIVERSIFYING APPROACHES TO ONOMASTICS IN SCOTLAND (original) (raw)

This special issue emphasizes the diverse approaches to onomastics in Scotland, stemming from workshops at the University of Glasgow. It highlights the interdisciplinary dialogue among contributors from various fields such as folklore studies, sociology, and cognitive sciences, aiming to explore the intricate relationships between place-names and identity formation. Through four comprehensive case studies, the issue invites broader engagement with onomastic research and underscores the importance of including underrepresented voices in this discourse.