[Nahuat-l] Fwd: Re: Chicago's Field Museum

[David Wright]

I respectfully submit my replies to Jerry Offner's questions.

 

> And backed to those crowded angels--how exactly would one have written a
pronunciation guide that would engage the public?

 

Accurately.

 

> Are there prior examples of excellence?

 

Many, from the mid-sixteenth century to the present.

 

> What about next time?

 

I hope they get it right.

 

> And what about this time?

 

They didn't get it right. It could still be corrected.

 

> Do the comments offered so far encourage non-specialists to use
specialists next time or do they just further isolate all parties?

 

Communication is the first step; each person involved is responsible for his
or her reaction. Criticism and correction are essential ingredients of the
scientific method.

 

Best wishes for the new year,

 

David Wright

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