Science Editing Practice

Author: Zhang Yukun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is based on the practical aspects of scientific and technical book editing and comprehensively elaborates on the fundamental theories and basic knowledge involved in scientific and technical editing. The book systematically introduces the concept, nature, role, and characteristics of scientific and technical books, as well as the meaning of scientific and technical editing, the qualities and cultivation of scientific and technical editors. It covers the professional requirements and basic skills of scientific and technical editors in areas such as topic selection, manuscript acquisition, manuscript review, editing and processing, post-editing design, as well as related tasks like proofreading, printing, and distribution. Additionally, it introduces the application of computer technology in scientific and technical book editing. The book emphasizes practicality, relevance to the actual work of editors, and alignment with contemporary demands. It is suitable for scientific and technical book editors, as well as those working in scientific and technical journals and online scientific and technical publishing fields, for reference. It can also serve as a training textbook for practicing scientific and technical editors.