Two Worlds of the Dictionary

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Department of Net and Books
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Dictionaries help us solve reading problems. Those who do not know how to use dictionaries cannot truly read. Reading with the help of dictionaries is the complete form of reading. This book discusses the inseparable relationship between dictionaries and the development of human history and culture; the people and anecdotes behind dictionary editing; social changes reflected in the evolution of dictionaries. It also includes how to choose and use dictionaries that suit you, 18 rare and interesting dictionaries, 8 books related to dictionaries, and the future development trends of dictionaries. Reading is a form of nourishment for the brain. Since the 21st century, the nourishment of reading has undergone qualitative and quantitative changes! The Net and Books series, after four years of planning, has gathered the participation of authors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and internationally to propose—passion and advocacy for reading! Dictionaries help us solve reading problems. Those who do not know how to use dictionaries cannot truly read. Reading with a love for dictionaries is the complete form of reading. This book is absolutely not just for academic researchers; it is prepared for every reader to open—just as dictionaries themselves are always waiting to be opened by each of us. This book also clarifies the concepts of "dictionary," "lexicon," "encyclopedia," "thesaurus," and "reference book." It helps readers grasp how to read this book. This book is divided into five major parts. The first part explains the relationship between dictionaries and the development of human history and civilization, as well as numerous anecdotes and stories. The second part narrates the stories of people who edit dictionaries and the anecdotes behind each dictionary. The third part includes statements from people who use dictionaries. The fourth part is a How-to, providing practical guidance on how to choose and use paper dictionaries that suit you. The fifth part discusses the future of dictionaries. We look forward to the transformation and various possibilities of dictionaries. The Two Worlds of Dictionaries This book describes the inseparable relationship between dictionaries and the development of human history and culture; the people and anecdotes behind dictionary editing; social changes reflected in the evolution of dictionaries, including how to choose and use dictionaries that suit you, 18 rare and interesting dictionaries, 8 books related to dictionaries, and the future development trends of dictionaries.