The Penguin English Dictionary
The Penguin English Dictionary
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Summary
This dictionary covers standard English, scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang, 21st century neologisms and English of earlier periods. It also includes specialised contributions from a variety of experts.
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The Penguin English Dictionary by Robert Allen
Revised and updated for its second edition with new definitions and the latest buzzwords, The Penguin Dictionary is the most accessible single-volume dictionary available. The Penguin Dictionary offers a complete guide to the English language. As well as clear, detailed definitions, there are usage notes on difficult aspects of grammar and words that are often confused; there are short encyclopedia entries on concepts such as freedom, consciousness and structualism written by leading commentators in their fields (Helena Kennedy, Vernon Bogdanor, Richard Dawkins and Geoffrey Robertson for example) and there are fascinating word histories and a vast array of quotations to support and exemplify usage. 'In a comparison of Collins, Chambers and Penguin, the New Penguin English Dictionary comes out as the top recommendation' - TLS 'Refreshingly forward-looking and impressively comprehensive' - Amazon.co.uk
The Dictionary has been compiled by a team of leading lexicographers, and edited by Robert Allen, former editor of the Oxford Concise English Dictionary.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780141016795 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141016795 |
| Title | The Penguin English Dictionary |
| Author | Robert Allen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-08-05 |
| Number of pages | 1656 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |