In recent years, the accelerated progress in science
and technology as well as the globalisation and
internationalisation of enterprises have added
increasing importance to special languages serving as
a means of communication among subject experts across
the globe. A basic requirement of such languages is a
consistent terminology which makes communication
smooth and comprehensible. This book describes the
basic issues of terminology theory and terminology
work. It also gives an account of the implementation
of a corporate terminology database and the related
processes while not concealing the difficulties and
hindrances which may occur. The book shall be a guide
for all those who need some introductory and
summarised information about terminology theory and
work. Furthermore, it can be a guideline for people
who want to start professional Terminology Management
in their business environments.
and technology as well as the globalisation and
internationalisation of enterprises have added
increasing importance to special languages serving as
a means of communication among subject experts across
the globe. A basic requirement of such languages is a
consistent terminology which makes communication
smooth and comprehensible. This book describes the
basic issues of terminology theory and terminology
work. It also gives an account of the implementation
of a corporate terminology database and the related
processes while not concealing the difficulties and
hindrances which may occur. The book shall be a guide
for all those who need some introductory and
summarised information about terminology theory and
work. Furthermore, it can be a guideline for people
who want to start professional Terminology Management
in their business environments.