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Words, Meaning and Vocabulary

Words, Meaning and Vocabulary An Introduction to Modern English Lexicology

2nd Edition

Hardback (15 Mar 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This textbook is a systematic and accessible introduction to the lexicology of modern English. Lexicology is the branch of linguistics that studies all aspects of the vocabulary of a particular language. The book provides an account of the sources of modern English words and studies the development of vocabulary over time. It examines: What are words? Where do English words come from? How are words made up? How do words 'mean'? How are words used? How can words be investigated? This new edition of the best-selling textbook has been revised and updated throughout. A new chapter has been added, and chapters on dictionaries and corpus linguistics have been updated. Lists of exercises and figures, summaries of content at the beginning of each chapter, a revised list of suggestions for further reading, and a new glossary have been added. Words, Meaning and Vocabulary is an essential introduction to lexicology for undergraduate students.

About the Publisher

Bloomsbury Continuum

Book information

ISBN: 9780826490179
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 423.028
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 248
Weight: 548g
Height: 236mm
Width: 162mm
Spine width: 21mm