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Analysing the theory and practice of compiling dictionaries within the digital era, the 47 chapters address the core issues of:The foundations of lexicography, and its interactions with other disciplines including Corpus Linguistics and Information Science;Types of dictionaries, for purposes such as translation and teaching;Innovative specialised dictionaries such as the Oenolex wine dictionary and the Online Dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language;Lexicography and world languages, including Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Chinese, and Indonesian;The future of lexicography, including the use of the Internet, user participation, and dictionary portals.