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Bibliographic Details

Title: Key Words In Science and Technology (Collins Cobuild) (Collins Cobuild usage)
Publisher: Collins Cobuild
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0003750981
ISBN 13: 9780003750980
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

This work analyses and explains the vocabulary of science and technology and aims to develop the ability to understand it. Key words and typical word combinations are explained and defined in their grammatical contexts, and vocabulary is developed through language exercises, puzzles and acitivities. The book contains a general section on the language of research, discovery and invention, while more specific sections deal with topics including information technology, the environment, genetics, medicine, physics and space.

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''KEY WORDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY''

'Key Words in Science and Technology' analyses and explains the vocabulary of science and technology and develops your ability to understand and use it effectively. It shows what this key vocabulary means, how it is used and how words relate to one another, through:
• 'Commentary.' Key words and typical word combinations are explained and defined in their grammatical contexts.
• 'Real examples.' Interesting, authentic examples from 'Nature', 'New Scientist', and the science pages of daily newspapers illustrate the meanings of these words in context.
• 'Language activities.' Knowledge of how to use this key vocabulary is further developed through stimulating language exercises, puzzles, and activities, again based on authentic sources.

There is a general section on the language of research, discovery and invention, followed by sections covering a wide range of scientific areas:
• The environment
• Information technology
• Medicine
• Genetics
• Physics
• Space

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