Living Words - Language, Lexicography and the Knowledge Revolution

In this unique and entertaining collection of articles, a noted scholar and compiler of key works of reference reflects on the nature of language, the art of lexicography and the breath-taking developments in communication, the media and information technology in the late twentieth century.

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About the author

Tom McArthur is an independent writer, editor, consultant and broadcaster, and editor of English Today: the international review of the English language, the quarterly review published by Cambridge University Press. He is Deputy Director of the Dictionary Research Centre and Honorary University Fellow at the University of Exeter, and General Editor with R.R.K. Hartmann of the series Exeter Language and Lexicography. He has published over 20 books and is the editor of The Oxford Companion to the English Language.

Summary

In this unique and entertaining collection of articles, a noted scholar and compiler of key works of reference reflects on the nature of language, the art of lexicography and the breath-taking developments in communication, the media and information technology in the late twentieth century.

Product details

• Authors: Dr. Tom Mcarthur, Tom McArthur
• Publisher: University Of Exeter Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780859896207
• ISBN: 978-0-85989-620-7
• No. of pages: 302
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 493 g
• Series: Exeter Language and Lexicograp; Exeter Language and Lexicography
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system