Definition in Theory and Practice Language, Lexicography and the Law
| Other author | Harris, Roy |
| Other author | Hutton, Christopher |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London : Bloomsbury Academic London : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc [Distributor] |
| Description | 250 p. 09.213 x 06.142 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation The problem of definition has a long history and has engaged the minds of some of the most eminent thinkers in the Western tradition, from Plato and Aristotle onwards. But it is also an everyday problem constantly confronting all who have to draft or interpret the countless texts on which modern society depends. Definition in Theory and Practice focuses on two areas where difficulties arise in a particularly acute form: lexicography and the law. Examining a wide range of approaches and definitional techniques, backed up by detailed analyses of dictionary entries and court cases, the authors provide a comprehensive survey of their subject. They argue that what underlies the problem of definition are conflicting assumptions about the way language functions. This in-depth study of definition will be of interest to academics researching lexicography, semantics and the intersection of linguistics and jurisprudence. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781441171009 |
| ISBN | 1441171002 (Trade Paper) On Demand |
| Standard identifier# | 9781441171009 |
| Stock number | 199922 01553186 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |