Lexicography: An Introduction / Edition 1

by Howard Jackson

Overview

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 analyzes 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415231725
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/28/2002
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1370L (what's this?)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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;