Lexicography : an introduction / Howard Jackson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackson, Howard, 1945-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lexicography.

Physical Description:

x, 190 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.

Summary:

An accessible introduction to the subject, "Lexicography: An Introduction" 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [184]-188) and index.

ISBN:

0415231728

0415231736

OCLC:

50227291