Making dictionaries
William Frawley
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Making dictionaries
by William Frawley, Pamela Munro
Published
September 2, 2002
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
495
ISBN-13
9780520229969
ISBN-10
0520229967
Description
"Many indigenous American languages face imminent extinction, and the dictionary, often the only written documentation of these languages, stands as a powerful tool in preserving them. These essays, written by leading scholars in Native American language studies, provide a comprehensive picture of the theory and practice of Native American lexicography. The contributors discuss the technical, social, and personal challenges involved with the complex task of creating a dictionary of a Native American language. The book is also the first of its kind to address both standard and new issues surrounding the challenging task of transforming oral languages in general into written dictionaries. The book touches on many different languages including Nahuatl, Nez Perce, Huichol, Ilwa, Miskitu, Hopi, Cherokee, Siouan languages, Dogrib, Slave, Kaska, Maricopa, Zapotec, Ojibwa, Chippewa, Havasupai, Karuk, Sierra Miwok, and Mono."--Pub. desc.
Subjects
Tractatus logico-philosophicus
The Devil's Dictionary
The Elements of Style
Abridgment of Murray's English Grammar
Momo oder Die seltsame Geschichte von den Zeit-Dieben und von dem Kind, das den Menschen die gestohlene Zeit zurückbrachte
El túnel
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Making dictionaries?
This edition of Making dictionaries has approximately 495 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Making dictionaries?
For most readers, Making dictionaries typically takes between 10h 19m and 6h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 123,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 123,750 words
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What is the word count of Making dictionaries?
The estimated word count for Making dictionaries is approximately 123,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Making dictionaries?
Making dictionaries was written by William Frawley, Pamela Munro.
When was Making dictionaries published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 2, 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.