Today, we have possibly reached a point where we discuss, or explore anew, the scien­tific ratio­nale of pursuing Altaic Studies. In this situa­tion it might be helpful to remember that all scho­larly endea­vors unavo­i­dably consti­tute a process where ready answers are not adequate. Looking back to the histo­rical devo­lop­ment of a given field of rese­arch will make this process more tran­s­pa­rent and permit to envi­sage the possi­bi­lites of future rese­arch more clearly. It is in this sense that this biblio­graphy of arti­cles published in the procee­dings of past PIAC meetings is presented at the 60th Meeting.weiterlesen