Description

---

This book traces the evolution of British English dictionaries from their roots to the end of the 20th century by adopting both sociolinguistic and lexicographical perspectives, exploring its connections with the nation's culture and the growth of lexicographical culture across other major regions.

About the Author

---

Heming Yong is currently professor and president of Guangdong University of Finance, China, with a doctoral degree from Macquarie University and titles of The New Century Extraordinary Talent by China's Ministry of Education, utstanding Expert for Special Government Allowances by China's State Council, Honorary Professor from Murdoch University and the International Achievement Alumni Award for Distinguished Service from Macquarie University. He was a visiting fellow at the University of Oxford and the University of Massachusetts and worked as Velux Visiting Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark. His areas of study include diachronic lexicography, communicative lexicography and translation studies.Jing Peng is currently an associate professor of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, with a master's degree from Southampton University, UK. Her academic interests cover diachronic lexicography, communicative lexicography and business English studies.