0
4444mv Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
Science history
Which is the correct version, professor of History o the Science/ History of the Science professor/ Professor of Science History? Thanks.
Top answer
No "the" with "science". I'd say 'a history-of-science professor'. That's what a friend of mine, who is a history-of-science professor, calls himself.
- No "the" with "science".
- I'd say 'a history-of-science professor'.
- That's what a friend of mine, who is a history-of-science professor, calls himself.
- In my opinion 'a professor of the history of science' is also fine, even if wordier.
- CJ
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
4 Answers
0
No "the" with "science".
I'd say 'a history-of-science professor'. That's what a friend of mine, who is a history-of-science professor, calls himself.
In my opinion 'a professor of the history of science' is also fine, even if wordier.
CJ
I'd say 'a history-of-science professor'. That's what a friend of mine, who is a history-of-science professor, calls himself.
In my opinion 'a professor of the history of science' is also fine, even if wordier.
CJ
00
I believe "science history professor" works in addition to above mentioned alternatives.
00
0
Related Questions