The language of science /
Reeves, Carol.
The language of science / Carol Reeves. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2005. - viii, 131 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Intertext . - Intertext (London, England) .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language -- Metaphor in science -- The grammar of science -- Language, discourse and facts -- Understanding the rhetorical in science -- Science and culture : the interaction of discourses -- Science and society. TOC
Summary:
Exploring the use of scientific language in the news, and examining how scientific ideas are reported and communicated, this title takes a look at the use and misuse of scientific language and how it shapes our lives. It is useful for those interested in English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications Studies or Science Communication.
0415346363 (pbk.) 9780415346368 0415346355 (hbk.)
2005004872
Communication in science.
Science--Language.
Technical writing.
Q223 / .R44 2005
808.0665 / REL 2005
The language of science / Carol Reeves. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2005. - viii, 131 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Intertext . - Intertext (London, England) .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language -- Metaphor in science -- The grammar of science -- Language, discourse and facts -- Understanding the rhetorical in science -- Science and culture : the interaction of discourses -- Science and society. TOC
Summary:
Exploring the use of scientific language in the news, and examining how scientific ideas are reported and communicated, this title takes a look at the use and misuse of scientific language and how it shapes our lives. It is useful for those interested in English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications Studies or Science Communication.
0415346363 (pbk.) 9780415346368 0415346355 (hbk.)
2005004872
Communication in science.
Science--Language.
Technical writing.
Q223 / .R44 2005
808.0665 / REL 2005