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The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography, PDF eBook

The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography PDF

Edited by Philip Durkin

Part of the Oxford Handbooks series

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This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products.

Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions and perspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice.

The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography.

Part I looks atsynchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, and bilingual dictionaries.

Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IVexamine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; and the practicalities of dictionary production.

The book ends with a chronology of major events in the history of lexicography.

It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.

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