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Summary
An accessible introduction to the subject,Lexicography: An Introductionprovides 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.
Table of Contents
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| Dictionaries cited | ix | ||||
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| References | 184 | (5) | |||
| Index | 189 |
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