The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics

Matthews, P. H.

ISBN 10: 0192800086 / ISBN 13: 9780192800084

Edité par Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1998

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Synopsis :

This work is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of linguistics available. Written by Peter Matthews, Professor of Linguistics at Cambridge University, the book provides concise and informative entries across the whole field of linguistics form phonetics to formal semantics and includes world-wide coverage of languages and language families.

Présentation de l'éditeur: Now in its second edition, this invaluable work is the most authoritative dictionary of linguistics of its kind available. The author, Peter Matthews, is professor of linguistics at Cambridge University and an established expert in the field. The dictionary contains over 3,150 entries covering every aspect of this multidisciplinary field, including sociolinguistics, language theory and history, language families, and major languages from all over the world (including major national/regional dialects), and key figures and ideas in linguistics. Fully revised and updated for the second edition, the dictionary now boasts greatly enhanced coverage of sociolinguistics, making it an ideal reference for those studying linguistics. It also includes entries on notable recent theorists in the field, such as Del Hymes and Peter Trudgill. Wide-ranging and accessible, this dictionary is ideal reference for students and teachers in language-related courses, and a great introduction to linguistics for the general reader with an interest in language and its study.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics
Éditeur : Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Date d'édition : 1998
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good