Background
Bevington, Gary Loyd was born on February 3, 1944 in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. Son of Loyd Rhode and Jane Alice Bevington.
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The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flora and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first general English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region. Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic knowledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book. Note: The supplemental audiocasette, Spoken Maya for Travelers and Students, is now available as a free download.
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Bevington, Gary Loyd was born on February 3, 1944 in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. Son of Loyd Rhode and Jane Alice Bevington.
AB, Middlebury College, 1966. Master of Arts, Middlebury College, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Massachusetts, 1970.
Assistant professor, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, 1970-1971;
assistant professor, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1971-1975;
associate professor, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1975-1980;
professor, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, since 1980. Linguist for tribal languages Native American Ednl. Superior vena cava syndrome College, Chicago, since 1988.
Visiting lecturer F. Schiller U., Jena, Germany, 1991. Scholar-in-residence Newberry Library., since 1995.
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Member Linguistic Society of America, Newberry Library. (associate).
Married Patricia Gillespie, December 27, 1967 (divorced 1981). Children: Douglas, Jill. Married Emoke Maria Ablonczy, April 18, 1981.