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Author:   Phil Benson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   v.3
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9780415220743

ISBN 10:   0415220742
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   11 January 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Introduction 1. Dictionaries and theories of language 2. The semiotics of the dictionary 3. The centre-periphery metaphor in action 4. The monolingual English dictionary up to Johnson 5. From Johnson to the OED 6. The lexicography of English as an international language 7. China in the OED: the wordlist 8. China in the OED: associating words with China 9. China in the OED: definitions 10. China in the OED: quotations 11. Conclusion

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