Text and Graphics in the Electronic Age: Desktop Publishing for Scientists

By William E. Russey, Claus Bliefert, Christophe Villain

The definitive guide to desktop publishing for the scientific community. With this indispensable guide, every scientist can acquire the skills and information necessary to prepare high-quality camera- ready copy for professional publication. Comprehensive, well-structured, and extensively illustrated, the book describes state-of-the-art techniques for manuscript preparation, with special emphasis on the scientist2s needs. In-depth discussions treat all aspects of the subject, including various types of 2electronic manuscripts2 fundamentals of typography and typesetting rules techniques for dealing with mathematical expressions practical and aesthetic considerations in page layout and book design Hardware and software issues The majority of the programs described are available for both WindowsTM and Apple MacintoshTM users, and the general principles discussed apply to essentially any modern computer system. Three practicing chemists - one American, one German, and one French, all actively involved over a long period of time in professional desktop publishing - have joined together to share with others their collective experience and insights.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3527285199
• ISBN13: 9783527285198
• Release Date: February 1995
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 359 Pages