Ethnocentrism and the English Dictionary
, by Benson,PhilNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780415220743 | 0415220742
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 2/28/2001
This unique work challenges the assumption that dictionaries act as objective records of our language. Using theoretical, historical, and empircal analyses,Phil Bensonshows how English dictionaries have filtered knowledge trough predominantly Anglo-American perspectives.