Lexicology - A Short Introduction

Zusatztext "This book is exactly what the title and subtitle imply: it is a short introduction to the study of words... This text fulfills its purpose admirably. It is a very good read as well, drawing on a remarkable knowledge of language and languages. One feature that is quite helpful is the use of bold test for terms which are deemed important enough to make it into the glossary, allowing for easy cross reference...This text makes fascinating foray into these matters from the perspective of the word, though, and for that alone is valuable to those who lean towards a social and functional view of language." — Derek Irwin, The Linguist List, July 2008 Informationen zum Autor M.A.K. Halliday was Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sydney. Colin Yallop is Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University, Australia. Zusammenfassung Presents a concise survey of lexicology. This book surveys the study of words, providing an overview of basic issues in defining and understanding the word as a unit of language. It also examines the history of lexicology, the evolution of dictionaries and developments in the field. It is of interest to undergraduate students of linguistics.

Product details

• Authors: M a K Halliday, M. A. K. Halliday, M. A. K./ Yallop Halliday, M.A.K. Halliday, MAK Halliday, Colin Yallop, Yallop Colin
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.03.2007
• EAN: 9780826494788
• ISBN: 978-0-8264-9478-8
• No. of pages: 117
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Lexicography, Lexicography