A Sociolinguistic History of British English Lexicography

Author:   Heming Yong ,  Jing Peng
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Pages:   254
Publication Date:   31 May 2023
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Author:   Heming Yong ,  Jing Peng
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.420kg
ISBN:  

9781032024684


ISBN 10:   1032024682
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   31 May 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Introduction Chapter One The Latin roots in English dictionaries and the inception of English lexicographical culture Chapter Two The early development of English bilingual lexicography and its deviation from Latin traditions Chapter Three The bourgeoning of English monolingual dictionary paradigm and the extension of bilingual dictionary traditions in the 17th century Chapter Four The termination of hard-word traditions in English lexicography and its pursuit of prescriptivism Chapter Five The European philological traditions and the creation of the diachronic dictionary paradigm in the 19th century Chapter Six The transformation of lexicographical traditions and the prosperity of British English lexicography Chapter Seven English lexicography–accomplishments, developments and prospects Major References Major referenced websites Index of Lexicographers

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Heming Yong is currently professor and president of Guangdong University of Finance, China, with a doctoral degree from Macquarie University and titles of The New Century Extraordinary Talent by China’s Ministry of Education,utstanding Expert for Special Government Allowances by China’s State Council, Honorary Professor from Murdoch University and the International Achievement Alumni Award for Distinguished Service from Macquarie University. He was a visiting fellow at the University of Oxford and the University of Massachusetts and worked as Velux Visiting Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark. His areas of study include diachronic lexicography, communicative lexicography and translation studies. Jing Peng is currently an associate professor of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, with a master’s degree from Southampton University, UK. Her academic interests cover diachronic lexicography, communicative lexicography and business English studies.

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