A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0631200975 ISBN 13 : 9780631200970

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1996

Synopsis

Completely revised and updated in its fourth edition, A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics is the standard single-volume reference for its field.The fourth edition incorporates new words or senses which have developed in linguistics during the 1990s. Some 15 per cent larger than the preceding edition in its coverage, the dictionary contains new aspects of linguistic theory and research, including the developing terminology of principles and parameter theory in syntax and of the minimalist program: non-linear phonology: contemporary semantics: and speech recognition and synthesis, with associated acoustics terminology.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

David Crystal′s A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics has long been the standard single–volume reference for its field. Now available in its sixth edition, it has been revised and updated to reflect the latest terms in the field.

• Includes in excess of 5,100 terms, grouped into over 3,000 entries
• Coverage reflects recommendations by a team of experts in phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics, making it exceptionally comprehensive
• Incorporates new ideas stemming from the minimalist program
• Contains a separate table of abbreviations and table of symbols, along with an updated International Phonetic Alphabet
• Updates entries to reflect the way established terms are now perceived in light of changes in the field, providing a unique insight into the historical development of linguistics
• Remains the standard single–volume reference for the field of linguistics and phonetics.

Revue de presse

"This is the standard, modestly priced, single–volume reference work for its esoteric fields. Essential stock in all libraries, at all levels; an invaluable text book for teacher and student; and another huge achievement for its distinguished progenitor!" ( Reference Review, November 2009)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0631200975
• ISBN 13: 9780631200970
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Éditeur: Crystal David
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible