Systematic Lexicography

Systematic Lexicography

Authors: Juri Derenick Apresjan, Kevin Windle
Edition: 1st Edition
Paper Quality: Black White Paper
Category: Linguistics / Lexicography / Language Studies
Recommended For:

• BS/MS English Language & Linguistics students

• Language researchers and lexicographers

• Competitive exam aspirants in English & General Knowledge

• University instructors and translators

Key Points

1. Pioneering Work in Lexicography
   Offers a comprehensive theoretical framework for developing explanatory combinatorial dictionaries — essential for anyone involved in dictionary-making or semantic analysis.

2. Semantics-Based Approach
   Introduces the Moscow School of Semantics and its influence on lexicographic theory and methodology.

3. Detailed Word Structure Analysis
   Focuses on systematic descriptions of meaning, synonymy, antonymy, and idiomatic expressions with practical examples.

4. Multilingual Relevance
   Though rooted in Russian linguistic theory, the book’s methodologies are applicable to English and other languages, making it highly adaptable for global linguistic research.

5. Translated with Scholarly Precision
   Kevin Windle’s translation retains the richness of Apresjan's original theoretical contributions, making this complex text accessible to a wider academic audience