Re: [docbook] Rename firstname and surname?

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Dave Pawson <>
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2007-08-09T18:48:17+00:00
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Re: [docbook] Rename firstname and surname?
Markus Hoenicka wrote:

> Not that this is authoritative, but librarians seem to prefer givenname 
> and familyname as well. See e.g. the MODS schema:
> 
> http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-3-outline-review.html#name


I'd prefer to align with other markup entities, and can't decide between
familyname and surname.

Google comes up 3:1 in favour of surname, if that means anything.

+1 to the change,
Either and I'd be happy family/sur





regards

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