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A list for indexers of books, Websites, or any other media. All indexing-related topics are discussed, including tools, ergonomics, work habits, finding jobs, starting and managing an indexing business, etc. No profanity or unprofessional behavior will be tolerated. This list will be unmoderated but the list owner will keep watch on list activities and maintain order and professionalism. New members will, however, be moderated for a short time in order to prevent spamming and/or inappropriate postings.
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Re: sorting Spanish names
... Oops, my error. This was the guy known to us as Cortéz, not Pizarro. The one we know as Pizarro was Francisco Pizarro González (1471?-1541). Methinks
Posted - Fri Jul 3, 2009 9:16 pm
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Ed Rush
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Re: sorting Spanish names
... In Spanish, a certain nation is "la Argentina," but in English it is simply "Argentina." (Same with various other countries.) So, I would extrapolate that
Posted - Fri Jul 3, 2009 9:15 pm
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Ed Rush
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Re: sorting Spanish names
Someone else has suggested that for a book with a largely English-(native-)speaking readership -- especially if this one is an elementary textbook -- use what
Posted - Fri Jul 3, 2009 7:04 pm
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Joel S. Berson
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Re: sorting Spanish names
Do not forget the Library of Congress Name Authority lists. Norman Duren, Jr. ... From: Pam Rider To: indexersdiscussionlist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July
Posted - Fri Jul 3, 2009 5:24 pm
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Norman Duren, Jr.
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Re: sorting Spanish names
... Great question. After indexing a few book with many Spanish names and one about Hugo Chavez, I suggest taking the "rules" with a grain of salt. The Chavez
Posted - Fri Jul 3, 2009 4:13 pm
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