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Oxford University Press - The Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
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This book by Oxford University Press provides a detailed history of the Oxford English Dictionary from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
The author brings nearly thirty years of experience as a practicing lexicographer working on the Dictionary to this historical account.
Research includes previously unexamined archival material and eyewitness testimony to create a highly detailed history of the project.
The text explores the cultural background and the various struggles involved in creating a comprehensive historical dictionary of English.
This ABIS BOOK serves as a deep resource for those interested in the history of English linguistics and lexicography.
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- Brand
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- hardcover
- ASIN
- 0199283621
- Domain
- Amazon UK
- Release Date
- 01 August 2016
- Listed Since
- 22 October 2015
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