Lexical Conflict
Theory and Practice

This work explores the lexical richness of over 100 world languages and proposes solutions for instances of imperfect equivalence between them.

Danko Šipka (Author)

9781107116153, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 18 September 2015

266 pages, 18 b/w illus. 9 tables
23.5 x 15.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.54 kg

'A wonderful homage to linguistic diversity and an admirable feat of reconciling language-specific idiosyncracies and cross-linguistic generalizations.' Hans-Jörg Schmid, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munchen

The first practical study of its kind, Lexical Conflict presents a taxonomy of cross-linguistic lexical differences, with thorough discussion of zero equivalence, multiple equivalence and partial equivalence across languages. Illustrated with numerous examples taken from over one hundred world languages, this work is an exhaustive exploration of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural differences, presenting guidelines and solutions for the lexicographic treatment of these differences. The text combines theoretical and applied linguistic perspectives to create an essential guide for students, researchers and practitioners in linguistics, anthropology, cross-cultural psychology, translation, interpretation and international marketing.

1. Introduction
Part I. Towards a Taxonomy of Cross-Linguistics Lexical Differences: 2. Lexical anisomorphism in linguistic and philosophical approaches
3. Cases of lexical anisomorphism
4. A taxonomy of cross-linguistic lexical differences
Part II. Lexicographical Considerations: 5. Introduction
6. Zero equivalence
7. Multiple equivalence
8. Partial equivalence
9. Lexical anisomorphism in machine-readable dictionaries
10. Lexicographic considerations: summary
11. Outlook
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography [JHMC], Anthropology [JHM], Society & culture: general [JF], Applied linguistics for ELT [EBAL], Translation & interpretation [CFP], Lexicography [CFM], Semantics, discourse analysis, etc [CFG], Sociolinguistics [CFB]