Lexicography

This book is an accessible introduction to lexicography – the study of dictionariesDictionaries are used at home and at school, cited in law courts, sermons and parliament, and referred to by crossword addicts and Scrabbleplayers alike. Lexicographyprovides 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 resourceBeginning with an introduction to the terms used in lexicology to describe words and vocabulary, and offering summaries and suggestions for further reading, Lexicography: An Introductionis highly student-friendly. It is ideal for anyone with an interest in the development and use of dictionaries.