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English translation: festschrift
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festschrift Explanation: In US academic circles, festschrift is used commemorate the achievement of a certain age or retirement by a professor. It frequently includes an important essay by the person being commemorated, as well as essays by his/her former students, associates and friends, generally on a topic related to the professor's area of research. Former academic |
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commemorative publication Explanation: A Festschrift is a commemorative publication issued at the occasion of an anniversary, someone's birthday, death or similar, published, as mentioned in your text, "in honour of the life's work" of a special person. HTH Sibylle |
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Festschrift Explanation: Festschrift [Publication Type] A collection of essays or other writings contributed by students, teachers, colleagues, and admirers to honor a scholar, physician, or other scientist on a special occasion noting an event of importance in his or her life. Reference: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/pubtypes.htm |
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commemorative publication Explanation: I would go as well for commemorative publication. I just wanted to give the following hit on the web. Also if you look up commemorative publication or festschrift you get quite a bunch of hits. Festschrift Prof. Tschemmernegg FESTSCHRIFT 60. Geburtstag COMMEMORATIVE PUBLICATION 60th Birthday PROF. TSCHEMMERNEGG Die Festschrift zum 60. Geburtstag von Prof. Tschemmernegg beinhaltet 40 Beiträge von 70 Autoren auf rund 600 Seiten zu den Themen: Allgemein technische Belan stahlbau.uibk.ac.at I hope it helps. Barbara as menitioned above |
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