LINGUIST List 13.1472

Thu May 23 2002

Books: Lexicography, Howard Jackson

Editor for this issue: Dina Kapetangianni <dinalinguistlist.org>

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1. jleppig, Lexicography by Howard Jackson

Title: Lexicography
Subtitle: An Introduction
			
Publication Year: 2002
			
Publisher: Routledge 
 http://www.routledge.com/
			
Author: Howard Jackson 
				
Paperback: ISBN: 0415231736, Pages: 208, Price: 25.95

			
Abstract:

An accessible introduction to the subject, Lexicography provides a
detailed overview of the history, types and contents of these
essential references. Analyzing a variety of dictionaries: ones
geared to native speakers, thematic ones and those on CD-ROM, Howard
Jackson reveals the myriad of ways that dictionaries fulfill their
dual function of describing the vocabulary of English and providing a
useful reference source. This introduction contains an introduction to
terms used in lexicography and offers suggestions for further
reading. Ideal for all who want to learn how a dictionary creates
knowledge and who want to know how a dictionary is created.

Lingfield(s): Lexicography
			 
Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)