The art of scientific writing Book

First of all, here we have a highly readable text on scientific communication - with all its ramifications from writing the most effective text to getting it published. Next, the handbook will also serve as a ready-reference handbook for every emergency an author may encounter (an important galley correction has not been made, a Note Added in Proof must be inserted, a copyright contract must be studied). Finally, the volume is a complete and lucid description of all methods and processes used in writing and printing - to be looked up if an unfamiliar technical term is encountered. It is this comprehensiveness that gives the book its unique value. Never before has so much information on scientific writing been assembled in a single monograph. Every situation is provided for - from the students first struggle with his report to his thesis to his journal publications (where the author will relish the detailed chapters on standardized terminology) to the manuscript of a book. The author's tools are examined, with particular attention to the latest developments in the generatio n of text and graphics; there is generous advice available on tables and references. From the lonely labour at the author's desk the discours e leads on to interaction with the author's peers (editors, reviewers) and with publishers.