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Composition of Scientific Words by Roland Wilbur Brown

Composition of Scientific Words

By Roland Wilbur Brown

By Roland Wilbur Brown

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Category: Reference | Science

Paperback $37.95

Jul 17, 2000 | ISBN 9781560988489

Composition of Scientific Words by Roland Wilbur Brown
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Jul 17, 2000 | ISBN 9781560988489

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About Composition of Scientific Words

Born of the linguistic fascination of a noted paleontologist, Composition of Scientific Words includes a brief introduction to the history and elementary structure of English, Greek, and Latin, followed by a guide for the formulation of technical terms. The main selection, the lexicon, is an alphabetical list of key words. It gives their synonyms and cognates in English, Latin, and Greek, as well as occasional additions from among thirty-eight other languages. This section is a storehouse of fact and lore on the derivation of both everyday and technical terms. Numerous cross-references make the book fully accessible.

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Category: Reference | Science

Paperback | $37.95
Published by Smithsonian Books
Jul 17, 2000 | 882 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9781560988489

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“A superb tool for composing scientific names . . . and a fascinating work for anyone interested in words.”—Taxon

“The breadth of its coverage will appeal to anyone with a curiosity about the technical words that form such an important part of our modern vocabulary.”—Journal of Paleontology

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