Lexicography - An Introduction (Paperback)

This book is an accessible introduction to lexicography - the study of dictionaries.
Dictionaries are used at home and at school, cited in law courts, sermons and parliament, and referred to by crossword addicts and scrabble players alike. Lexicography provides a detailed overview of the history, types and content of these essential references. Howard Jackson analyses a wide range of dictionaries, from those for native speakers to thematic dictionaries and those on CD-ROM, to reveal the ways in which dictionaries fulfil their dual function of describing the vocabulary of English and providing a useful and accessible reference resource.
Beginning with an introduction to the terms used in lexicology to describe words and vocabulary, and offering summaries and suggestions for further reading, Lexicography: An Introduction is highly student-friendly. It is ideal for anyone with an interest in the development and use of dictionaries.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Howard Jackson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-23173-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > Lexicography
LSN:	0-415-23173-6
Barcode:	9780415231732

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