In der kommerziellen Lexikographie bestimmt der Warenaspekt von Wörterbüchern die Gesetze des lexikographischen Handelns; entsprechend wird die Wörterbuchplanung und -bestellung von den Gesetzen des Marktes bestimmt, und die Geldgeber können auf den Inhalt von Wörterbüchern Einfluß nehmen. Anhand des vorliegenden Sammelbandes kann in Erfahrung gebracht werden, ob legitimes Gewinnstreben mit kulturell verantwortlichem Handeln in eine angemessene Balance gebracht sind. Dies wird sich nicht zuletzt darin zeigen, ob in der Praxis der kommerziellen Lexikographie wissenschaftliche Standards und Erkenntnisse der neueren Wörterbuchforschung berücksichtigt werden. - Ein zweiter Band wird in Kürze folgen.
In commercial lexicography, the aspect of dictionaries as saleable commodities determines the laws governing lexicographic action. Accordingly, the planning and ordering of dictionaries is dictated by the laws of the marketplace and those providing the necessary funds can assert their influence on the content of dictionaries. The present collection informs its readers on the degree to which a legitimate concern for profitability has been appropriately reconciled with culturally responsible activity. An essential factor in this regard is the extent to which academic standards and the insights gleaned from recent dictionary research are taken account of in the practicalities of commercial lexicography. A second volume is to follow shortly.
In commercial lexicography, the aspect of dictionaries as saleable commodities determines the laws governing lexicographic action. Accordingly, the planning and ordering of dictionaries is dictated by the laws of the marketplace and those providing the necessary funds can assert their influence on the content of dictionaries. The present collection informs its readers on the degree to which a legitimate concern for profitability has been appropriately reconciled with culturally responsible activity. An essential factor in this regard is the extent to which academic standards and the insights gleaned from recent dictionary research are taken account of in the practicalities of commercial lexicography. A second volume is to follow shortly.