Lexicography

An Introduction

Howard Jackson (Birmingham City University, UK)

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Routledge
28 March 2002

Lexicography

Lexicography provides a detailed overview of the history, types and content of dictionaries. Howard Jackson analyses a wide range of these essential references, 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 is highly student-friendly.

By: Howard Jackson (Birmingham City University UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9780415231725
ISBN 10: 0415231728
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 28 March 2002
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 Words; Chapter 2 Facts about words; Chapter 3 The dictionary; Chapter 4 The beginnings; Chapter 5 The New English Dictionary; Chapter 6 Up to the present; Chapter 7 Users and uses; Chapter 8 Meaning in dictionaries; Chapter 9 Beyond definition; Chapter 10 Etymology; Chapter 11 Dictionaries for learners; Chapter 12 Abandoning the alphabet; Chapter 13 Compiling dictionaries; Chapter 14 Criticising dictionaries;

Howard Jackson is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Central England, Birmingham.

Reviews for Lexicography: An Introduction

"""From words to vocabulary, from vocabulary to dictionaries, from dictionaries to the provision of information about English for native speakers and foreign learners: Howard Jackson's brilliant introduction to lexicography makes us appreciate the fascination and complexity of both dictionary making and research."" -Reinhard Hartmann, University of Exeter"