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Words, Meaning and Vocabulary: An Introduction to Modern English Lexicography is a systematic and accessible introduction to the lexicology of modern English. Lexicology is the branch of linguistics that studies all aspects of the vocabulary of a particular language. The book provides an account of the sources of modern English words and studies the development of vocabulary over time. It examines: What are words? Where do English words come from? How are words made up? How do words 'mean'? How are words used? How can words be investigated? This new edition of the best-selling textbook has been revised and updated throughout. This second edition features: - Updated chapters on dictionaries and corpus linguistics - Summaries of content at the beginning of each chapter - A revised list of suggestions for further reading - A new glossary Words, Meaning and Vocabulary is an essential introduction to lexicology for undergraduate students.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139780826490186
eBay Product ID (ePID)89523376
Product Key Features
Number of Pages260 Pages
Publication NameWords, Meaning and Vocabulary: an Introduction to Modern English Lexicology
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWriting & Reading, Education
Publication Year2007
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorProfessor Howard Jackson, Dr Etienne Ze Amvela
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight406 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorProfessor Howard Jackson, Dr Etienne Ze Amvela