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The Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics is a unique reference work for students and teachers of linguistics. The highly regarded second edition of the Lexikon der Sprachwissenschaft by Hadumod Bussmann has been specifically adapted by a team of over thirty specialist linguists to form the most comprehensive and up-to-date work of its kind in the English language. In over 2,500 entries, the Dictionary provides an exhaustive survey of the key terminology and languages of more than 30 subdisciplines of linguistics. With its term-based approach and emphasis on clear analysis, it complements perfectly Routledge's established range of reference material in the field of linguistics. The Structure: * alphabetically organized, each entry is designed to convey the maximum amount of information and to meet each user's needs * clear and concise definitions of terminology, concepts and themes * extensive cross-references to synonyms and related terms, salient English examples * detailed bibliographies at the end of entries which direct the reader to further reading sources.

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... this is one of the best one-volume linguistics dictionaries available....it features concise, scholarly definitions, thorough bibliographical references, helpful diagrams and illustrations, and an admirably broad scope. <br>-CHOICE, 12/96 <br>... highly recommended to students and teachers of theoretical and general linguistics. <br>-Helene Perdicoyianni-Paleologou, Harvard Univesity Canadian Journal of Linguistics, 2002 <br> The field needs and should welcome this new scholarly dictionary..... Linguistics scholars will settle for nothing less than the Routledge dictionary.... <br>- Rettig on Reference James Rettig, 9/96 <br>

... this is one of the best one-volume linguistics dictionaries available....it features concise, scholarly definitions, thorough bibliographical references, helpful diagrams and illustrations, and an admirably broad scope. -CHOICE, 12/96 ... highly recommended to students and teachers of theoretical and general linguistics. -Helene Perdicoyianni-Paleologou, Harvard Univesity Canadian Journal of Linguistics, 2002 The field needs and should welcome this new scholarly dictionary..... Linguistics scholars will settle for nothing less than the Routledge dictionary.... - Rettig on Reference James Rettig, 9/96

'The field needs and should welcome this new scholarly dictionary. Linguistics scholars will settle for nothing less than the Routledge dictionary.' - Rettig on Reference 'This is one of the best one-volume linguistics dictionaries available....it features concise, scholarly definitions, thorough bibliographical references, helpful diagrams and illustrations, and an admirably broad scope.' - Choice

'This is one of the best one-volume linguistics dictionaries available ... it features concise, scholarly definitions, thorough bibliographical references, helpful diagrams and illustrations, and an admirably broad scope.' - Choice 'The field needs and should welcome this new scholarly dictionary. Linguistics scholars will settle for nothing less than the Routledge dictionary.' - Rettig on Reference 'The focus is on basic linguistic terms and on presenting fundamental linguistic concepts, principles and issues. This is exceptionally well and lucidly done throughout' - The Library Association Record '... well worth serious consideration.' - - Reference Reviews

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Hadumod Bussmann, Kerstin Kazzazi, Gregory Trauth

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