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Hrsanei Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Introduction vs preface
Hi. What is the difference between preface and introduction? I have seen both of them used at the begining of books or academic thesis.
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They can overlap, I suppose, but an introduction (obviously) usually introduces the topic of the book, an overview of the field, and/or a summary of what is coming. A preface generally offers information about the author, why he chose the topic, whom he wishes to acknowledge, etc.
- They can overlap, I suppose, but an introduction (obviously) usually introduces the topic of the book, an overview of the field, and/or a summary of what is coming.
- A preface generally offers information about the author, why he chose the topic, whom he wishes to acknowledge, etc.
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They can overlap, I suppose, but an introduction (obviously) usually introduces the topic of the book, an overview of the field, and/or a summary of what is coming. A preface generally offers information about the author, why he chose the topic, whom he wishes to acknowledge, etc.
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There is even a third word, "foreword". The following explanation is from an American dictionary:
INTRODUCTION, FOREWORD, PREFACE refer to material given at the front of a book to explain or introduce it to the reader. A FOREWORD is part of the front matter and is usually written by someone other than the author, often an authority on the subject of the book.
INTRODUCTION, FOREWORD, PREFACE refer to material given at the front of a book to explain or introduce it to the reader. A FOREWORD is part of the front matter and is usually written by someone other than the author, often an authority on the subject of the book.
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Thank you very much Mister Micawber for your explanation.
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Thank you very much Cool Breeze.
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