A Sociolinguistic History of British English Lexicography

The book A Sociolinguistic History of British English Lexicography explores the evolution of British English dictionaries from their earliest roots to the end of the 20th century, adopting sociolinguistic and lexicographical perspectives to relate the development of English lexicography to changes in English, linguistics, social and cultural progress, and advances in science and technology. It provides a comprehensive picture of how English dictionary-making develops from its archetype to the prescriptive, historical, descriptive, and cognitive models, how it interrelates to the course of the development of a nation's culture and lexicographical culture, and how English lexicography spreads from British English to other major regional varieties.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A comprehensive sociolinguistic exploration of British English lexicography spans from its early origins to the close of the 20th century, employing both sociolinguistic and lexicographical approaches. Its primary objective is to transcend the confines of the dictionary-ontology paradigm and establish a broader context for the creation and study of British English dictionaries, thereby linking the evolution of English lexicography to changes in English, advancements in English linguistics, social and cultural progress, and technological advancements.

The journey unfolds in a rich and coherent narrative, providing a comprehensive account of how English dictionary-making progresses from its archetypal stage to the prescriptive, historical, descriptive, and ultimately cognitive model. It delves into the intricate interconnections between the development of a nation's culture and the historical growth of its lexicographical culture, as well as the process by which English lexicography spreads from British English to other major regional varieties through inheritance, innovation, and self-perfection.

This volume holds immense appeal to students and scholars engaged in the fields of English lexicography, English linguistics, and world English lexicography. It offers a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the historical, sociological, and linguistic factors that have shaped the evolution of British English dictionaries and their role in the broader context of English language and culture.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032024684