Lexicography: An Introduction

by Howard Jackson

An accessible introduction to the subject, An Introduction provides a detailed overview of the history, types and contents of these essential references. Analyzing a variety of 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.

Genres: Linguistics, Language

Paperback

First published July 5, 2002

Reviews

[Mohammad Aboomar · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first few chapters of the book are very accessible as an introduction to lexicography. It gets less useful towards the end, with the last chapter (about dictionary reviews) only useful strictly to those who might actually write a dictionary review. The materials are also inevitably dated about 18 years after publication. Almost all the dictionaries illustrated have newer editions, and the various parts of the book talking (in very detailed fashion) about CD-ROM versions of dictionaries are not relevant anymore.

[Ahela · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was the main studying material of the lexicography course that I took in my senior year at university. It is such a rich and informative book; highly recommended for those who are interested in studying dictionaries. In terms of its language, “Lexicography: an introduction” is written in a very smooth easy-to-understand academic English. The overall organization of book sections is very logical and clear. In short, this book is very precious!

[Seham Mousa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was one of my college materials for this year, but I really enjoyed it, my jaammmm❤️❤️