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Patience L. Epps is a TACA Centennial Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistic Anthropology from the University of Virginia in 2005. Her research focuses on descriptive documentary work on indigenous Amazonian languages, encompassing areas such as linguistic typology, language contact, language change, and Amazonian indigenous histories. Dr. Epps has published extensively, with notable contributions including her monograph 'Grammar Hup' in the Mouton Grammar Library series, as well as papers in reputed journals such as Diachronica, International Journal of American Linguistics, Linguistic Typology, and Studies in Language. Through her work, she aims to shed light on the dynamics of language and culture in the Amazon region, offering insights into the rich linguistic heritage and contemporary challenges faced by indigenous communities.
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