Que sais-je? - La linguistique française
La linguistique française
Que sais-je?
Presses universitaires de France
“Que sais-je?” (literally "What do I know?") is a series of books published by the Presses universitaires de France (PUF). The aim of the series is to provide the lay reader with an accessible introduction to a field of study written by an expert in the field. As such, they are a good example of "haute vulgarisation" (high popularization). The phrase "Que sais-je?" is taken from the works of French essayist Michel de Montaigne.
Begun in 1941 by Paul Angoulevent (1899-1976), founder of the Presses universitaires de France, the series now numbers over 3,900 titles by more than 2,500 authors, and translated in more than 43 languages. Somes titles have sold more than 300,000 copies (namely by Piaget). Each year, 50 to 60 new titles are added to the collection, which comprises ten different series. As such, it easily constitutes the world's largest running 'encyclopaedia' in paperback format. The range of subjects is truly encyclopaedic, covering everything from chanson de geste and Homer to gastronomy and free will. Not all subjects are academic--they may include current topics, such as violence in sports or personal coaching. The presentation of information is varied and may consist of an introduction to a subject, a detailed essay on a school of thought, or an analysis of current events. As of 2004, more than 160 millions copies had been sold worldwide.
Que sais-je? - La linguistique française
La linguistique française
Que sais-je?
Presses universitaires de France
“Que sais-je?” (literally "What do I know?") is a series of books published by the Presses universitaires de France (PUF). The aim of the series is to provide the lay reader with an accessible introduction to a field of study written by an expert in the field. As such, they are a good example of "haute vulgarisation" (high popularization). The phrase "Que sais-je?" is taken from the works of French essayist Michel de Montaigne.
Begun in 1941 by Paul Angoulevent (1899-1976), founder of the Presses universitaires de France, the series now numbers over 3,900 titles by more than 2,500 authors, and translated in more than 43 languages. Somes titles have sold more than 300,000 copies (namely by Piaget). Each year, 50 to 60 new titles are added to the collection, which comprises ten different series. As such, it easily constitutes the world's largest running 'encyclopaedia' in paperback format. The range of subjects is truly encyclopaedic, covering everything from chanson de geste and Homer to gastronomy and free will. Not all subjects are academic--they may include current topics, such as violence in sports or personal coaching. The presentation of information is varied and may consist of an introduction to a subject, a detailed essay on a school of thought, or an analysis of current events. As of 2004, more than 160 millions copies had been sold worldwide.