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Document Details : Title: Current Trends in Swedish Place-Name Standardization Author(s): NILSSON, Leif Journal: Onoma Volume: 35 Date: 2000 Pages: 279-287 DOI: 10.2143/ONO.35.0.574379 Abstract : During the last 30 years the standardization of Swedish place-names has undergone a change from being an entirely linguistic task performed by place-name scholars to a question of preserving the place-names as a part of the nation's cultural heritage. In 2000 this trend culminated in legislation with the emphasis placed on the protection of place-names. The article is a summary of the early years and an account of the steps taken towards this new approach of Swedish standardization. |
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