Definition in theory and practice : language, lexicography and the law /

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 soc...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Harris, Roy, 1931-
Otros Autores: Hutton, Christopher
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Continuum, ©2007.
Temas:
Definition (Philosophy)
Lexicography.
Law > Language.
Semantics.
Reference (Philosophy)
Semantics
Lexicographie.
Définition (Linguistique)
Droit > Langage.
Sémantique.
Définition (Philosophie)
Référence (Philosophie)
definition.
semantics.
LAW > Jurisprudence.
LAW > General Practice.
LAW > Reference.
LAW > Essays.
LAW > Paralegals & Paralegalism.
LAW > Practical Guides.
Law > Language
Lexicography
Lexikografie
Rechtssprache
Semantik
Definiëring.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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 pr.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (238 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-234) and index.
ISBN:9781441176158
1441176152

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