Lexicography in Africa
Subtitle: progress reports from the Dictionary Research Centre workshop at Exeter, 24-25 March 1989
By: edited by R.R.K. Hartmann.
Contributors: Hartmann, R. R. K.
Series: Exeter linguistic studies ;; v. 15
Publisher: University of Exeter Press
Published: 1990
Place of publication: [Exeter]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 102
Subjects: Lexicography -- Africa -- Congresses.
Description: Lexicography in Africa is a new book in the invaluable series Exeter Linguistic Studies and one of three volumes dedicated to lexicography to mark the fifth anniversary of the Dictionary Research Centre in the University of Exeter. It is the first attempt to fill a niche in our knowledge of lexicography on this continent. It does not pretend to be a complete survey of lexicography in Africa but a tentative one which conveys the most important trends in the field and a wealth of exemplary material. It investigates the lexicographic situation in different parts of Africa (Central Africa paper 3; Northern Africa paper 4 and Southern Africa paper 6) and the linguistic and historical background (paper 1 and 2). It also concerns itself with the user of the dictionary and his needs, types of dictionaries available and the hopes pinned on computer technology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 76-92).