A German-English Dictionary For Chemists
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
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A cornerstone of scientific translation, A German-English Dictionary for Chemists by Austin M. Patterson stands as one of the most authoritative and indispensable reference works ever produced for the scientific community. Compiled by Patterson, a Late Professor of Chemistry at Antioch College, this Third Edition presents an exhaustive and meticulously organized compendium of German chemical terminology rendered into precise English equivalents, bridging the critical linguistic gap between German-language scientific literature and English-speaking researchers. The dictionary covers thousands of chemical terms, nomenclature, and technical expressions drawn from chemistry and its allied sciences, making it an essential tool for any chemist, translator, or student navigating the vast body of German-language chemistry publications that dominated the field in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Patterson's work is a testament to the profound intersection of language and science, recognizing that access to German scholarship was, for decades, a prerequisite for serious chemical research. The Third Edition reflects decades of refinement, incorporating updated terminology and corrections that further solidify its reputation as the definitive bilingual resource in its field. Published by John Wiley & Sons — a name synonymous with rigorous scientific publishing — this volume remains a prized reference for historians of science, professional chemists, and dedicated translators who understand that precision in language is as vital as precision in the laboratory.
Author: Austin M. Patterson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of scientific translation, A German-English Dictionary for Chemists by Austin M. Patterson stands as one of the most authoritative and indispensable reference works ever produced for the scientific community. Compiled by Patterson, a Late Professor of Chemistry at Antioch College, this Third Edition presents an exhaustive and meticulously organized compendium of German chemical terminology rendered into precise English equivalents, bridging the critical linguistic gap between German-language scientific literature and English-speaking researchers. The dictionary covers thousands of chemical terms, nomenclature, and technical expressions drawn from chemistry and its allied sciences, making it an essential tool for any chemist, translator, or student navigating the vast body of German-language chemistry publications that dominated the field in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Patterson's work is a testament to the profound intersection of language and science, recognizing that access to German scholarship was, for decades, a prerequisite for serious chemical research. The Third Edition reflects decades of refinement, incorporating updated terminology and corrections that further solidify its reputation as the definitive bilingual resource in its field. Published by John Wiley & Sons — a name synonymous with rigorous scientific publishing — this volume remains a prized reference for historians of science, professional chemists, and dedicated translators who understand that precision in language is as vital as precision in the laboratory.