Abstract
Abstract
This article explores terminological variation, in particular denominative variation, in popular science
discourse. Our objective is to analyse the terminological complexity and instability of terms referring to the controversial
notion of biocontrol (lutte biologique in French) in two types of publications. The analysis is based on the
identification of the different denominations used in this interdisciplinary subject field, both in a Journal specialized in plant
protection and in the most popular French daily newspapers. Our study aims to give an in-depth linguistic and cognitive analysis
of French terms and explain the reasons for the observed variation. As most scientific research topics gaining public attention,
biological control (or biocontrol) is prone to a multiplication of terms. In this study, we show how the profusion of terms, in a domain with
important scientific and societal implications, can maintain or even exacerbate terminological and conceptual confusion.
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
Subject
Library and Information Sciences,Communication,Language and Linguistics
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